Every two years about 160 young people aged 14 to 25 are elected as Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) to represent their local area or a national voluntary organisation; the 2026 candidate window has closed.
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB)
Auditions for the 2027 Youth Band of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, for brass and percussion players aged 12-19 at around Grade 8 standard.
Teens aged 13-19 are recruited each fall to fact-check viral social media claims and produce short explainer videos for MediaSmarts, with an honorarium per video.
An audition-based intensive acting programme at Shakespeare's Globe in which 14-19 year-olds rehearse and perform a Shakespeare play on a Globe stage. The 2026 company ran from August to October; the 2027 round is not yet announced.
A talent development programme in which 16-29 year-olds curate, market and deliver the Barbican's annual Chronic Youth Film Festival. Applications for the 2026-27 cohort are closed and the next call is not yet announced.
The American Legion Auxiliary's week-long Missouri citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young women run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 19, 2027 – June 26, 2027 at Lindenwood University, St. Charles.
Department of National Defence — Canadian Cadet Organizations
A national community-based youth program in citizenship, leadership and fitness, run with the Navy, Army and Air Cadet Leagues; cadets are not members of the Armed Forces.
A UK youth charity programme where teenagers from age 12 join a local unit for boating, sailing, adventure and teamwork activities and gain qualifications.