Applications call for NetMission Academy 2021 – Internet Governance Academy for Youth.

The NetMission Academy offers motivated individuals the chance to further their understanding of Internet Governance issues. Graduates of the academy can become NetMission Ambassadors, working together with a team to build an initiative for the development of the Internet and advance the governance discussions in Asia. Part of this includes being an organizer of regional conference activities for youth.

Summary

This online academy is not a one-sided learning program. Selected fellows will be assigned into thematic groups to research and prepare for the respective session as a host. All fellows are expected to actively contribute to discussions. If you are a student in tertiary education (undergraduate or postgraduate) and are interested in how the Internet impacts society, this is the program for you.

NetMission Ambassadors

Upon completing the NetMission Academy, those who are passionate to create an impact with collaborative effort can become part of our network as NetMission Ambassadors.

Ambassadors will form working groups based around their areas of interest from each theme. Each working group will be assigned a mentor with experience in the field.

Benefits

• Graduates of the academy can become NetMission Ambassadors.
• Opportunity to join the working group(s) and/or organizing committee(s) of regional conference activities for youth, including APIGA, APrIGF, ICANN, and IFG, to host youth activities at some of these events which involves moderating a policy discussion dialogue.
• Opportunity to build an initiative for the development of the Internet and advance the governance discussions in Asia.
• Opportunity to submit the workshop proposal to the Global Internet Governance Forum held by the United Nations.

Eligibility 

• The program calls for young visionaries who want to make a change for the betterment of the Internet and our community.
• Full-time students currently enrolled in any tertiary institutions within the Asia Pacific of all disciplines can apply.

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