Quick overview

Ashoka Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership 2027 listed "Ashoka Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership 2027" for Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa who are. Applications close on 31 Jan 2027.

Do you have an idea for creating positive change in your school or community? Or are you already working on a project for good and engaging others to make a difference?

Location

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa who are

Who can apply

Benefits All eligible participants will receive: Multiple pathways to funding, with opportunities for early applicants as well as finalists and Grand Prize winners.

Peer feedback via the Challenge online platform, including the opportunity to connect with other Challenge applicants and review applications from peers.

If you've taken action on an idea that creates positive change in your school or community, you may be eligible to earn a Youth Venture Certificate from Ashoka, a global leader in youth social entrepreneurship.

Eligible applicants who submit NEW IDEAS may be selected to receive a Civic Seed Grant: United States: Be one of the first 600 eligible applicants to apply with a NEW IDEAS by November 17, 2026 at 11:59pm ET to receive a $100 USD Civic Seed Grant, provided all eligibility criteria is met.

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa: In each country, 25 eligible applicants who apply with NEW IDEAS by October 10, 2026 at 11:59 CAT can be selected to receive a $50 USD Civic Seed Grant, provided all eligibility criteria is met.

*Ashoka will cover eligible travel and participation costs, including airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and meals during the convening.

Experience stated in the source

Note: Applicants based in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa who are 18 years or younger must have an adult support with completing their application.

In the United States, applicants who are 13 years old or younger must have an adult support with completing their application.

The idea is rooted in a personal insight, experience or an "aha" moment that inspired action.

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Pinterest Telegram Previous ArticleMelton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator 2027 Jude Ogar Website Jude Ogar is an educator and youth development practitioner with years of experience working in the education and youth development space.

What the opportunity offers

Benefits All eligible participants will receive: Multiple pathways to funding, with opportunities for early applicants as well as finalists and Grand Prize winners.

Opened

28 Sep 2026

Closes

31 Jan 2027

How to apply

Apply on the careers page of Ashoka Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership 2027.