Deadline: January 20, 2025
Applications are open for the We Are Family Foundation Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders Program 2025. We Are Family Foundation’s Three Dot Dash program empowers Global Teen Leaders (GTLs) who are between the ages of 13-19, working to ensure everyone’s basic human needs are met.
As part of the Three Dot Dash program, GTLs:
- Attend the Just Peace Summit, connecting with fellow GTLs and gaining invaluable skills and relationships. The next summit takes place in Stockholm, June 2025!
- Participate in a world-class, yearlong mentorship with an expert in their field.
- Access year-round development tools and virtual programming designed to enhance leadership skills.
- Join a global network of changemakers spanning 75+ countries and six continents.
Benefits
- For the Just Peace Summit, all air/train travel, visa fees, hotel, meals, and ground travel in Stockholm will be paid for by We Are Family Foundation for selected GTLs.
Eligibility
In addition to an environmental focus, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be 13-19 years old before June 2025.
- Eligible projects must be beyond the ideation phase and actively underway.
- Applicants must play a key leadership role in their work. Leadership can take many forms, such as founder, director, innovator, manager, activist, strategist, and more.
Application
To be considered, applicants must complete all three (3) steps of the 2025 Global Teen Leader application.
Step 1: Pre-Application
- All applicant forms will be submitted on WAFF’s application portal, Submittable. First you will need to create an account (username and password) with Submittable.
- Then you must submit a Pre-Application to confirm you meet the program requirements. The Pre-Application takes 15-30 minutes to complete.
- The Three Dot Dash Internal Selection Committee will review Pre-Applications within one week of being submitted (please note processing may take longer between December 20, 2024, and January 2, 2025).
Step Two: Main Application
- If your Pre-Application is approved, you will receive the 2025 Global Teen Leader Main Application link via email.
- The Main Application takes an additional 20-30 minutes to complete.
Step Three: Nominator Form
- Your Main Application will ask you to list your “Nominator”, or the person who will provide a recommendation or reference on your behalf. This is required of all applicants.
- Nominators may fall into one of five (5) categories:
- Educator: A teacher or staff member from any educational institution.
- WAFF Alumni: A former Three Dot Dash GTL, Youth To The Front Fund Frontliner, or TEDxTeen Speaker.
- Coalition Partner: A representative from a Three Dot Dash partner organization.
- WAFF Team Member: A We Are Family Foundation team member, Board member, or Mentor.
- Community Champion: Someone from the applicant’s community who knows their work and is NOT a relative or close friend.
For more information, visit Three Dot Dash Program.
