Officially Green Global Fellowship 2027 for Young Leaders

The Officially Green Global Fellowship, run by The Green Institute, invites emerging leaders from around the world to advance sustainability through education, advocacy and community action. The cohort starting in February 2027 is now open for applications. It is an action-oriented fellowship, so fellows are expected to apply what they learn in schools and communities.

Who can apply

Applicants must be no older than 35 at the application deadline and must show a genuine commitment to sustainability and environmental action. They need reliable internet access, must be available for all designated conferences and must be ready to document their activities and impact. The page states no nationality restriction. You do not need to be a sustainability expert or have extensive prior experience.

What fellows do

Fellows establish and sustain an Officially Green Club in a primary or secondary school, with at least 20 young students. They promote the seven Officially Green pledges through social media and community work, complete a compulsory online course, attend the fellowship conferences and submit brief reports on their results.

What you receive

Fellows learn from sustainability experts, build leadership, advocacy, communication and project-management skills and join a network of young sustainability leaders. Successful completion earns a certificate. One outstanding fellow who meets every requirement and shows documented impact may receive a USD 1,000 post-fellowship award. Selection alone does not guarantee the award or the certificate.

Deadline

The application deadline is 7 January 2027 at 16:00 UTC. Applicants are notified by email during the first week of February 2027.