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Participants build enduring relationships by gaining access to a global network of leaders, speakers, and trainers. One of the program&#8217;s main components is the Champions&#8217; Pledge, in which participants promise to share their expertise and carry out at least one meaningful initiative in their community. Young leaders who join the Community of Champions promote cooperation, creativity, and significant worldwide change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 35.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All nationalities are welcome to apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications are welcome from anyone of any color, gender, or educational background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants ought to show that they are dedicated to bringing about long-term, constructive change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Host Country: United States of America (USA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Organizing Body: United People Global (UPG)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Venue: Hurricane Island Center for Science<br>Funding Status: Fully Funded<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility: Open to international students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-week fully funded leadership training in the United States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training takes place at the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 participants will be selected from a global pool of 500 applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the program.<br>Graduates become lifelong members of the \u201cCommunity of Champions.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline : 31st December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/act.unitedpeople.global\/upg-sustainability-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/worldwildschooling.com\/must-visit-u-s-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UPG Sustainability Leadership Program 2026, the biggest training program for young adults worldwide, is currently accepting applications in the USA. 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