Youth Privacy Fellowship

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Youth for Privacy is launching its first Youth Privacy Fellowship. The Youth Privacy Fellowship Program aims to equip a select group of young individuals (18 to 30) with the skills and knowledge necessary to become champions of privacy in their communities. The program empowers them to initiate privacy-related projects in their schools and local areas, whether through workshops, content creation, event hosting, writing, art, or other innovative formats. We will support selected projects with a financial stipend of $500, active project incubation support, and a showcase highlighting the fellows at the United Nations. This fellowship is possible thanks to a generous financial support from the Rose Foundation.

Timeline

  • June 23 2024: Application Deadline (11:59PM EST)

  • July 2024: Application Review. Only those moving to the next round will be selected for interviews. We will notify those selected by late July

  • August 2024: Project incubation and final project proposal. Selected fellows will meet weekly for workshops and guest lectures regarding data privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible technologies

  • September - November 2024: Fellows will have monthly check-ins regarding their projects

  • December 2024: Project showcase (hosted on the sidelines of the ninth session of the United Nations Open-ended Working Group on Information and Communication Technologies) and the final project report

Eligibility

Required qualifications

  1. Age between 18 to 30 by the date of the application deadline (June 23rd 2024)

  2. Must be based in the United States. This fellowship requires active US work authorization

Preferred qualifications

  1. Active engagement with your community, be it school clubs, community initiatives, social media activities, or other leadership traits

  2. Shown interest in privacy-related topics, such as previous research, awards, books, and articles

  3. Clear connection between personal experience and the proposal plan

FAQ

  1. What does the selection process involve?

    During the application process, we will ask for a detailed project proposal and a 2 minute video of yourself explaining your motivation for this fellowship. After the application deadline, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in July 2024. During these interviews, we will discuss the candidates' project ideas and their vision for promoting digital privacy. Selected ambassadors will be notified by the end of July 2024.

  2. What kind of support will ambassadors receive?

    Ambassadors will receive comprehensive support, including virtual training sessions, mentorship from experts in the field, and a mini-grant to fund their projects ($500). The training will cover key privacy concepts, tools, and resources, while mentors will provide guidance and support throughout the project execution phase.

  3. What types of projects can ambassadors undertake?

    Ambassadors are encouraged to be creative and innovative in their project ideas. Projects can include educational content creation (videos, blogs, infographics), hosting community events, writing op-eds for local newspapers, or any other format that effectively raises awareness about digital privacy. There are restrictions on political campaigning and lobbying.

  4. What are the expectations of the fellows?

    (1) Attendance of the weekly project incubation sessions during August (four sessions total)
    (2) Meeting with the Youth for Privacy team during monthly check-ins from September to November (three check-ins total)
    (3) Presenting your work during the project showcase in December
    (3) Submitting your final project report or survey

  5. How can I stay updated about the program?

    You can stay updated about the Youth Privacy Fellowship Program by following us on social media and subscribing to our newsletter. For any specific queries, feel free to contact us at youth-privacy-fellowship@youthforprivacy.org.