Applications are open for the IGF Youth Ambassadors Program. The program started in 2007 with the aim to increase participation in the Internet Governance Forum of high potential young professionals (ages 20-40). With a strong interest in Internet Governance, that can provide subject matter expertise. Also,  facilitate the exchange of information and best practices with key stakeholders by participating in the meetings.  Further, an experienced IGF participant, often a former recipient of this award or Internet Society staff member. Who helped them prepare and familiarize themselves with the relevant IGF materials, as well as acting as a point of contact at the meeting itself.

Benefit

• Webinar Series: The individuals who are selected as IGF Youth Ambassadors (up to 30) participate at Webinar Series led by global Internet Governance experts to deepen their knowledge, present their projects/ideas and be prepared for the IGF.
• Attending the IGF: IGF Youth Ambassadors receive support to attend the Global Internet Governance Forum, taking place in Berlin, Germany, from 25 to 29 November 2019.
• Collaborative Leadership Exchange: IGF Youth Ambassadors will attend an onsite, dynamic leadership session with Internet Society community members, youth representatives from other programs, Internet Society staff and other IGF attendees. Further,  This session takes the form of an unconference, with the agenda being crowdsourced by attendees, and breakout groups facilitated to create pockets of common interest and interaction. The goal is to build/deepen relationships and foster community around youth engagement.

Eligibility

• Internet Society Members
• Between 18-30 at the date of the IGF
• Also, Able to present a strong motivation for Internet Governance

• Able to demonstrate interest and expertise in issues on the IGF agenda
• Comfortable with public speaking and communicating positions
• Able to demonstrate interest and experience in key Internet governance related issues
• Capable of appropriately representing the Internet Society and its views and policies as an Ambassador during the IGF
• Further, apable of continuing to work with the Internet Society locally after the IGF
• Fluent in English
• Able to spend a minimum of 8 hours each week during the eLearning Phase
• Ready to take part in the meetings and webinars