If you want to make a meaningful impact, strengthen your skills, and represent your community on a global stage, this program is for you.
What Is the Youth Ambassador Program?
Each year, the Internet Society selects 15 exceptional young people (ages 18–30) from around the world to participate in a 12-month leadership and advocacy program.
Youth Ambassadors receive advanced training, global networking opportunities, and mentorship from top Internet governance experts. They also attend a major Internet event selected specifically for their profile and interests.
This program empowers young leaders to collaborate, innovate, and advocate for a better digital future.
Do you want to:
✓ make a big impact on Internet governance in your community?
✓ receive training and connect with a network of key influencers in the Internet governance sphere?
✓ attend a key Internet event?
✓ gain access to a platform where you can raise your voice on Internet issues that matter to you?
✓ influence policies that defend the Internet?
Become an Internet Society Youth Ambassador!
Each year, the Internet Society chooses fifteen young, passionate people to participate in the Youth Ambassador Program, equipping the next generation of Internet leaders to collaborate and innovate for a better world.
Why Apply?
This program brings the opportunity to:
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Join a network of knowledgeable Internet leaders who continue to develop their skills and competencies, actively support Internet Society’s mission, and advocate for protecting the Internet.
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Deepen your subject expertise through specific Internet governance online training.
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Broaden your advocacy, communications, project management, and leadership skills.
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Attend a significant Internet event especially selected for you according to your preferences, profile, and location.
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Engage and collaborate with key Internet stakeholders around the world.
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Be mentored by key Internet leaders and experts.
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Develop the skills and connections needed to make more of an impact in your local community (and beyond!).
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Benefit from sharing networks, learning from each other’s approaches, working together, and forging relationships that will significantly enhance your impact as future Internet leaders in your community, country, and region.
Am I Eligible?
Applications are now open.
All applicants must:
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Be between the ages of 18–30 at the date of the submitted application
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Have a high level of reading, speaking, and writing skills in English
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Be comfortable with public speaking and communicating positions
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Have continuous Internet access during all phases of the program and the appropriate equipment
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Be able to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours per week during the 12-month program
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Be available for weekly meetings and webinars, usually between 11:00 and 16:00 UTC
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Be able to travel internationally and hold a valid passport
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Not have been previously selected as:
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IGF Ambassador
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IGF Youth Ambassador
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Youth@IGF Fellow
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Youth Ambassador
What’s the Selection Process?
There is an annual selection process, with applications for each intake opening in the fall. The process has two phases:
1. Online Application
A selection committee reviews all applications without identifying demographic information. The committee—composed of Internet Society staff, alumni, and leaders from Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Standing Groups—scores candidates on:
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Alignment with Internet Society’s mission and vision
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Demonstrated efforts in building, promoting, and defending an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet
2. Online Internet Governance Course
The highest-scoring applicants take an online course on Internet governance. Participants are divided into three classes, each facilitated by a dedicated tutor.
The 15 top-rated students are chosen for the program.
The Program
As a Youth Ambassador, you are equipped with knowledge and skills to influence policies that defend the Internet while innovating for a better world.
You will also have the opportunity to attend an event especially selected for you according to your preferences, profile, and location.
Find out what you will learn.
Timeline
18 November 2025
Online application submissions open
2 December 2025
Application submissions close
January 2026
Final selection and program kick-off
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