4 July 2024

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Are you a passionate young leader actively involved in advocacy for a healthier, more sustainable future for young people, society, and the planet? AstraZeneca invites you to apply for the Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship Scholarship 2024. This prestigious fellowship empowers young leaders from around the world to create positive change in their communities by advocating for equitable health outcomes, strengthening health systems, and addressing climate-health issues.

About the Fellowship:
The AstraZeneca Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship aims to equip young leaders with the skills, networks, and knowledge to scale their impact and drive even greater change. Selected fellows will have the opportunity to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada, where they will join a global network of passionate changemakers dedicated to youth health.

Key Focus Areas for Advocacy:

  • Improving health equity and access
  • Mitigating the impact of climate on health and healthcare
  • Strengthening health systems and resilience

Examples of Advocacy Aims:

  • Advancing greater access to healthcare for girls and women
  • Adopting long-term health system budget planning addressing social, economic, and environmental factors
  • Executing integrated non-communicable disease strategies prioritizing prevention and early detection

About AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme:
The Young Health Programme is a global disease prevention initiative focusing on young people aged 10 to 24 in vulnerable environments. It aims to prevent common non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory disease by addressing primary risk factors such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet.

Benefits for Fellows:

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2024 and Ambassador Network
  • Structured learning and development opportunities
  • Connection with an Alumni group of young changemakers passionate about youth health

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Passionate young leader actively involved in advocacy
  • Commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable future
  • Demonstrated impact in one or more focus areas
  • Willingness to participate in the fellowship activities and attend the summit in Montréal, Canada

Application Deadline: 21 March 2024

Apply now to join the global movement for youth health and make a meaningful difference in the world!

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