Commonwealth Youth Award 2025 | Win grans, Trophies, Certificates
The Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work are organized by the Commonwealth Youth Programmed to honor young people from the Commonwealth who are leading impactful, long-term development projects in their communities. This year, the Khalili Foundation and the Commonwealth Foundation have joined forces to offer additional funds and prizes for the 2025 Awards.
The main goal of these awards is to recognize the outstanding efforts of young people in creating a just, peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future. This includes progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda. The Commonwealth aims to support young leaders who are making positive changes in their communities and to create an environment that encourages investment in youth-led development projects.
By showcasing the success stories of nominees, the awards aim to inspire others and highlight the talent, dedication, and innovation of young people across the Commonwealth. The awards will give special recognition to exceptional young people, with the Commonwealth Foundation offering Capacity Strengthening Grants to selected regional finalists, based on successful reporting and evaluation.
The Commonwealth Youth Awards celebrate young people working on projects that range from promoting peace to reducing poverty. These awards remind decision-makers in government and other influential areas of the importance of youth development. They also encourage other young people to get involved in their communities. Development work in this competition can take many forms, including science, human rights, education, arts and culture, environmental protection, technology, sports, and more.
Commonwealth Youth Award 2025:
- Host Organizations: The Commonwealth Foundation and The Khalili Foundation
- Competition Location: Online
Benefits of the Commonwealth Youth Award 2025:
- Four finalists will be selected from each Commonwealth region, and the winners will be named Regional Winners.
- The top Regional Winner will be awarded the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2025 and the Pan-Commonwealth Award.
- Each of the 20 Regional Finalists will receive a £1,000 stipend, a trophy, and a certificate.
- The five Regional Winners will receive an additional £2,000, bringing their total prize to £3,000, along with a trophy and a diploma.
- The Pan-Commonwealth Winner will receive an extra £2,000, totaling £5,000, along with a trophy and a diploma.
- Three youth PEACE prizes from the Khalili Foundation will be awarded to young individuals involved in development and peace.
- Additional awards may be given by the Commonwealth Foundation based on eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nominees must be citizens of a Commonwealth country, and their development work must be conducted in a Commonwealth member nation.
- They should have been involved in development work for at least 12 months, either professionally or as a volunteer.
- The nominee must be between 15 and 29 years old as of December 31, 2024.
- Applicants can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone who can clearly describe their development work.
How to Apply:
- Register: Create an account with your email address.
- Answer Questions: Fill out the required information.
- Submit Entry: Attach or paste your application details.
- Save and Submit: If needed, you can save your progress and complete the form later.
- Final Submission: Make sure to submit your entry before October 18, 2024.
Documents Required:
- A reference letter from your employer, youth organization, or government youth department.
- Submit social media content related to your project (e.g., website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter pages).
- Testimonials of your work, such as reports, quotes, videos, case studies, pictures, or letters from the nominator.
- Impact Stories from colleagues, partners, or stakeholders, including reports, quotes, videos, case studies, or pictures.
- All materials should be submitted in JPEG or PDF format, with a maximum size of 5MB per file. You can upload up to 5 files.
- Video attachments should be shared via YouTube or Vimeo links.
- Website URLs can also be included.
