Wilson Center Agents of Change Youth Fellowship 2025

A professional fellowship program for emerging leaders from the MENA region focusing on climate change, water security, and peace. Fellows participate in a virtual seminar series, develop a 3,000-word capstone research paper on water in the MENA region, and present their work at a final in-person convening, with papers published in a collected volume.

Participation in a virtual seminar series, development of a 3,000-word research paper, a final in-person convening, and publication of the Fellows’ papers in a collected volume.

Open to applicants from countries in the MENA region with a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant work experience, or a Master’s Degree with an interest in climate change, water, and peace; candidates must be no older than 35 at submission.

Submit materials including resume/CV, cover letter, completed application form, two letters of recommendation, and a 500-word response; send as a single PDF to the provided email with the specified subject line.