Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust’s 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026

The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust’s 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026 recognises 100 inspirational young leaders from across the Commonwealth. The initiative focuses on education and employability, environment, food and agriculture, health, and inclusion, offering recognition, a microgrant opportunity, capacity building, and global visibility for awardees.

Award recognition at a ceremony, potential microgrant to scale projects, tailored capacity-building and mentorship, global platform and media coverage, and networking opportunities with funders and experts.

Applicants must be 18 to 35 years old, be the founder, co-founder, or in a key leadership position of a social impact initiative, and be a citizen or permanent resident of at least one Commonwealth country.

Submit an online application via the provided form.