The NextGen Women Leaders Fellowship is a six-month leadership programme run by United Leaders Global, an international nonprofit that lists a New York base and works through a team of volunteers and professionals to give young people in under-resourced regions free access to training. It is built for young women who want to step into leadership roles and drive change in their own communities. Everything is delivered online — training sessions, interactive workshops, peer collaboration, and mentorship from experienced global leaders — so participants take part from wherever they live.
Each round offers 100 places and covers leadership and confidence, public speaking and advocacy, global citizenship and networking, and the design of a social-impact project. The fellowship has run once a year since 2025; the 2026 round closed on 29 May 2026 and the application form is no longer accepting responses.
Benefits & funding
- No participation fee. The organiser labels the fellowship “Fully Funded”; no stipend, travel allowance, or other cash award is mentioned anywhere on the programme page.
- Six months of leadership training led by leadership experts and practitioners.
- Mentorship from experienced global leaders.
- Access to an international network of peers from other countries.
- Project-based learning — participants design and carry out a social-impact project.
- A certificate of completion.
Eligibility
- Women aged 18 to 35.
- Open to applicants from every country and background; no nationality or residency requirement is stated.
- No degree, field of study, or prior work experience is required.
- A stated desire to make a positive impact.
- Willingness to take part actively in every part of the fellowship.
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Gender requirement
Female
Age requirement
18–35 yrs
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Application process
- 1Watch the programme page for the next round to open — the 2026 form has closed, and both past rounds were announced in May.
- 2Complete the online application form linked from the programme page, covering personal details, leadership experience, and motivation.
- 3Submit essays or a personal statement on your leadership aspirations and how you intend to create impact in your community.
- 4Provide recommendation letters from teachers, mentors, or community leaders.
Program timeline
Application deadline, 2025 round
Jun 15, 2025
2026 round announced
May 2, 2026
Application deadline, 2026 round (form now closed)
May 29, 2026
Cohort start and end dates are not published; the programme itself runs for six months.