EarthGen’s Climate Leadership Fellows brings together a cohort of 12 Washington youth to learn, collaborate, and put climate action into practice through a shared project implemented locally.
Meeting Schedule
We will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. for 16 weeks, beginning February 2 and ending May 25. Meetings are virtual.
Eligibility
- 14-19 years old.
- Youth outside of this age range may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Available to attend weekly 1.5-hour virtual meetings.
- Able to commit to an additional 1 hr/wk implementing the action project.
- Interest in climate change, leadership, and taking action in your community.
We encourage all students who meet these requirements and are excited about the program to apply, even if you haven’t worked on climate issues before!
Program Benefits
- $500 stipend*
- Develop leadership and climate action skills.
- Learn tools for navigating climate emotions.
- Connect with and learn from peers and experts
- Receive support connecting this experience to your future interests and goals (i.e, mentorship, resume, career connections)
* Must attend 13 of 16 meetings and participate fully in the program and action project implementation to receive the stipend.
Application Timeline
- Late October 2026: Application opens
- November 30: Application Deadline
- Early-mid December: Interviews
- January: Decisions announced
- February 2: Program begins
Decision Criteria
We are interested in accepting a mix of youth already invested in climate action and those new to the work, but deeply curious and wanting to develop their skills. We aim to gather a cohort of youth spread regionally across the state.
We will be evaluating applicants based on these criteria:
- Demonstrated interest or experience in leadership, community service, or social/environmental justice.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate with other youth.
- The unique skills, interests, lived experiences, and/or perspectives you bring.
- Passion and eagerness to learn!
Have a question that isn’t listed here?
Please contact Cambry at cambry@earthgenwa.org.