Ashoka-Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership 2026/27

Ashoka and Carnegie Corporation of New York / Andrew Carnegie Foundation

Type

Competition

Field

Social impact

Where

Online

When

Entries until 31 Jan 2027

Length

About 1 month

Apply by

31 Jan 2027

Cost

Free

Perks

USA: awards of $500, $1,000 and two $10,000 grand prizes; Kenya/Nigeria/South Africa: $250, $1,000 and six $5,000 grand prizes · Seed grants of $100 (USA, by 17 Nov) or $50 (African countries) for early applicants

A youth-led civic project competition with cash awards. Open to: young people aged 20 or under (by 31 Jan 2027) who live in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, the USA or a US territory and lead a civic project; applications in English; those under 18 in Africa need adult help. Next step: register on the Changemakers form. Catch: the project lead must be under 20; the USA seed grants need an application by 17 Nov.

Scout lists details from the organiser's own page. Check dates and eligibility there before you apply.