Deadline: December 18, 2026
Applications are open for the Media Impact Academy, a Nationwide initiative engaging 500 youth across the United States. Designed for young adults navigating early financial independence, this 90-day challenge equips you with practical financial skills, project management tools, and storytelling capabilities to transform your personal habits and drive real community impact.
Whether you are managing money on your own for the first time, or looking to lead change in your community, this program provides real-world tools and direct monetary rewards as you learn.
In partnership with Wells Fargo and Univision, Global Changemakers is hosting a nationwide program designed to empower young adults (ages 18–24) in the U.S.A through media training, storytelling, leadership development, and financial literacy. It is only open to youth in the US. This 90-day challenge equips participants navigating early financial independence with practical tools to transform their personal financial habits and drive real community impact.
The program includes online courses covering:
– Project Management (by Global Changemakers)
– Understanding Misinformation (by Univision)
– Financial Education (by Wells Fargo)
Benefits
While there is a $10 entry fee, participants who complete key milestones can earn incentives up to $205, receive specialized training, and become eligible to apply for $1,000 micro-grants to implement community projects.
- $205 in direct cash incentives, with milestone payments deposited directly into their savings account as you build healthy financial habits.
- Access to project management training and certification through Global Changemakers’ digital platform, helping you develop practical, workforce-ready skills.
- Eligible to compete for $1,000 project grants to launch a community impact initiative and join the Global Changemakers Network.
- 100% accessible — no college degree, previous journalism experience, or professional equipment is required. All you need is commitment and a smartphone.
Eligibility
- This program is available for young people in the United States who are between 18-24 years old.
- The program is designed for beginners who want to build practical money habits and learn basic mobile storytelling.
- Current or prior college enrollment is not required.
Requirements
- Personal Savings Account Verification: Submit documents of a valid savings account held in your name at a bank offering Zelle. Wells Fargo is recommended due to its low maintenance requirements. $15 Incentive.
- Educational Modules & Social Media Submissions: Complete all financial education playbooks on the Wells Fargo Saving Cents Platform & publish 3 educational videos on social media reflecting your financial learnings. Use tags #MoneyMovesChallenge #MediaImpactAcademy #GlobalChangemakers $90 Incentive
- Demonstration of Sustained Savings: Fill out the Completion Survey between March 28th – April 02 & provide documentation proving that the initial $50 received from prior incentives was retained in your account. $100 Incentive.
Application
- Enroll in the program through the Global Changemakers platform.
- Complete coursework on Project Management.
- Complete the financial education playbooks from Wells Fargo.
- Once you have completed both educational components, you can apply to get your Community Action Project to become a reality.
- Submit your application to Global Changemakers and start creating a positive impact in your community.
For more information, visit Global Changemakers.
