Global Youth Fellowship, 20,000 cash award; Canadian grant fondation!

An independent, Canadian grant making foundation, The Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation is dedicated to the development of sound and innovative public policies.

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We are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2007 Global Youth Fellowships. Targeted towards emerging, young Canadian

leaders who demonstrate potential to enhance Canada's role on the world stage, the Fellowships will provide successful candidates with a cash award of $20,000 as well as other forms of support. Up to 8 Fellowships will be awarded in 2007. The application deadline is Friday, April 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. EST. ...


The Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation is pleased to announce the 2007 call for applications for the Global Youth Fellowship. This initiative is intended to complement the grants we award through the Foundation’s Global Citizenship Programme. The Global Youth Fellowships are targeted towards emerging, young Canadian leaders who demonstrate potential to enhance Canada’s role on the world stage. The Fellowships will provide successful candidates with a cash award of 20,000 dollars as well as other forms of support.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants between 24 – 35 years of age with previous international experience – paid or volunteer. They also need to demonstrate a sustained commitment to international issues through studies, career choices and volunteer activities.

For bios of the 2006 Global Youth Fellows, please visit our website.

Application Deadline: Friday, April 20, 2007 by 5:00 p.m. EST

Application form and guidelines as well as more information about the eligibility criteria can be found on our website at: http://www.gordonfn.org.

We welcome your help in circulating this call for applications as broadly as possible.