United People Global Sustainability Leadership Program 2026
The United People Global (UPG) Sustainability Leadership Program 2026 is now accepting applications. This program is a movement that brings people together to support positive citizen leadership in the area of sustainability. It encourages and enables individuals at all levels to take positive action, promoting the idea that everyone can contribute to making the planet a more sustainable place.
📝 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: September 16, 2025
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Category: Fully Funded
📖 About United People Global Sustainability Leadership
The UPG Sustainability Leadership Program is a global initiative aimed at empowering individuals to take action for sustainability. It is inspired by the pledge to "do what we can with what we have," rather than waiting for others to act. This movement promotes positive citizen leadership and fosters collaboration among individuals to create a sustainable future.
- Sponsor Organisation: United People Global (UPG)
🎁 Benefits of the Program
Participants in the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program will enjoy the following benefits:
- Online Training: All 500 participants will receive comprehensive online training.
- Certification: Participants will be certified as UPG Sustainability Leaders upon completing the course.
- Expert Learning: Learn from experts and institutions actively involved in sustainability issues.
- Global Connections: Build lasting connections with young leaders from around the world.
- Immersive Experience: Sixty participants will be selected for a one-week immersive trip to Hurricane Island, where they will continue their learning at the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.
Program Coverage:
- Accommodation
- Subsistence
- Local Transportation
- International Flights: Round-trip flight from the participant’s hometown to the United States
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age: Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old during the program (1 March to 31 July 2026).
- Motivation: Applicants must be self-motivated, capable of overcoming significant obstacles, and creative thinkers.
- Nationality: Open to applicants of all nationalities.
- Inclusivity: Candidates of all genders, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.
- Language Proficiency: Strong command of the English language is required, as all application forms, training materials, and supporting documents will be in English.
- Nominations: Organizations can nominate individuals for this training.
📅 Application Date and Process
Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official application website. Ensure all required documents are submitted before the deadline.
⏳ Application Deadline
The application deadline is December 31, 2025.
🔗 Scholarship Application Portal
- View details of the program on the United People Global Sustainability Leadership website.
- Apply directly via the UPG Sustainability Leader Application portal.
- All 500 participants will receive online training.
- Participants will be certified as UPG Sustainability Leaders after completing the course.
- Learn from experts and institutions actively involved in approaches and issues that make the world a better place.
- Form connections with young leaders from around the world. These bonds will persist long after the program has ended.
- Sixty participants will be chosen to participate in a one-week immersive trip to Hurricane Island, where they will continue their learning at the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.
- Leadership Program covers:
- Accommodation
- Subsistence
- Local Transportation
- International flights (Round-trip flight from participant’s hometown to the United States)
