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The Eureka Fellowship for Youth Changemakers in Canada is a collaborative initiative between AstraZeneca Canada and Plan International Canada. Aimed at nurturing inspiring young leaders, this fellowship seeks to address pressing global challenges and foster sustainability.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Youth aged 18 to 30 residing in Canada, regardless of citizenship status.
- Demonstrated leadership in local or global sustainability issues.
- Commitment to collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
- Impactful contributions in healthcare access, environmental protection, or diversity and inclusion.
- Applicants must apply by 23 April 2024.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Eureka Fellowship, interested candidates can visit the official website for more information or submit their application directly through the provided link.
Note:
For detailed information on AstraZeneca Canada’s sustainability priorities, click here.
To explore Plan International Canada’s Five Areas of Expertise, click here.
The Eureka Fellowship is a wonderful project to develop Canada’s next generation of sustainable leaders. As the climate issue looms big, we critically need inventive minds who can create and execute green solutions across industries.
While the idea behind Eureka is laudable, I have reservations about how ‘sustainable leadership’ is defined. Too often, these programs end up being greenwashed PR exercises rather than driving meaningful change. The selection criteria need to be airtight
As someone working in the Canadian renewable energy sector, I can’t express how valuable a program like Eureka could be. The funding and mentorship it provides could help brilliant minds transform their sustainable tech ideas into reality
I’m a bit skeptical about how much impact one relatively small fellowship can have. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a step in the right direction, but what we really need is overhaul of our education system to ingrain sustainability principles from kindergarten through university
Kudos to the Canadian government for putting their money where their mouth is with Eureka. That said, I’ll remain skeptical until I see the inaugural cohort of fellows and how transformative their ideas truly are. No more greenwashing, please!
There is need for effective evaluation processes in place to measure the program’s effectiveness.
I agree with your sentiments regarding the Canadian government’s investment in Eureka. It’s encouraging to see such a proactive approach. However, I share your skepticism until we can witness the impact of the inaugural cohort of fellows. It’s crucial that the program is not just about rhetoric but about tangible, measurable outcomes. Implementing robust evaluation processes is indeed essential to ensure the program’s effectiveness and to avoid any form of greenwashing.
I’m curious to see if Eureka will prioritize and elevate traditional ecological knowledge systems. Our sustainable practices have endured for thousands of years before the impacts of colonial exploitation. Merging these with contemporary technology could be a revolutionary approach.
How good is this change maker program.
I am a third-year student enrolled in the Change Maker Program at my university. As part of this program, I have been taking an extra 1-credit hour course each semester known as the Honors Colloquium. This course is akin to an honors-level class in computer science. Despite my disdain for the Honors College at GC and its perceived atmosphere of arrogance among some individuals, I find the investment worthwhile given the level of effort required. Engaging in a meaningful project for this course significantly enhances my experience.