About the opportunity
The Billion Acts Changemaker Fellowship, powered by PeaceJam, is a transformative one-year program designed for emerging young leaders who have started a meaningful initiative and are ready to expand their project, leadership, and capacity for lasting impact. Fellows from around the world work across sectors to address one of Billion Acts’ 10 key issue areas, cultivating essential peacebuilding skills and connecting with Nobel Peace Prize laureates, global mentors, and a worldwide network of changemakers.
Funding and benefits
- Project funding of up to $5,000 to develop and grow your peacebuilding initiative
- Yearlong mentorship with monthly skill-building sessions modeled on competencies cultivated by Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
- Access to a global community including PeaceJam participants, fellow changemakers, Nobel Laureates, network members, and professionals
- Invitations to participate in PeaceJam conferences, virtual events, and international opportunities
Who can apply?
- Open to young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 from all over the world
- Must be leading or actively developing a project, organization, emerging nonprofit, grassroots movement, activism campaign, or social venture focused on peace, justice, equity, or social change
- Project must address one of Billion Acts' 10 key issue areas
- Initiative should be between 'just started' and 'gaining traction' (serious and underway, but not yet fully scaled)
- Must be eager to collaborate, participate actively, and commit to personal and project growth
Required documents
- Completed online application form
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 28, 2026
How to apply
- Review the fellowship overview, 6 PeaceJam competencies, and eligibility criteria on the official website
- Access the official application via the Google Forms link on the fellowship page
- Complete and submit the application form with details about your peacebuilding project before September 28, 2026
Additional information
- The program curriculum centers on 6 PeaceJam Competencies: Positive Power & Purpose, Creating Inclusive Communities, Compassionate Leadership, Peacebuilding, Global Citizenship & Interconnectedness, and Change Agent
- Fellowship activities and mentorship sessions are conducted over the course of one year
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Young leaders aged 18-30 who have already launched a social venture or grassroots initiative.
- Individuals seeking global mentorship and connection to a network of Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
- Activists focused on peace, justice, equity, or social change who need funding to scale their impact.
What should you think carefully about?
- The project must be beyond the initial idea phase but not yet fully scaled to be competitive.
- Requires a significant time commitment for yearlong mentorship and virtual skill-building sessions.
- The $5,000 funding is project-specific and should be evaluated against the scale of your current initiative.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship provides a structured environment to refine your leadership competencies and expand your project's reach. It is a perfect fit if you are looking to move from a local initiative to a more globally informed strategy, leveraging the PeaceJam curriculum to enhance your capacity as a changemaker.
Our take
Highly recommended for young, dedicated project leaders ready to commit to a year of intensive growth and global networking. It is less suitable for those without an active, ongoing initiative or those seeking purely academic research support.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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