Toronto Youth Cabinet, the City of Toronto's official youth advocacy body, is accepting working group applications from youth aged 14-24 on topics like budget, housing, transit and community safety.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India (Mera Yuva Bharat / MY Bharat)
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' national youth leadership journey for ages 15-29 (so open to Class 10-12 students): an online quiz and essay, then district, state and national rounds, with a chance to present ideas to the Prime Minister. The 2027 edition's open stages have ended; the next call has not been announced.
Singapore's non-competitive self-development and leadership award for young people aged 13 to 30, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels built from voluntary leisure-time activities and community leadership.
Nationally auditioned wind orchestra and chamber music courses for players aged 14-21, with Easter chamber courses and a summer main orchestra residency in 2027.
Scottish Ballet's classically based pre-vocational training programme for students from Primary 5 to Secondary 5, entered by annual audition. Applications for 2026/27 are closed.
A three-month program for Grade 10-12 students to build environmental knowledge, leadership skills and conservation action projects with mentors, based in the Calgary area.
A Goethe-Institut youth exchange in which 14-17 year-olds from the UK and Germany develop a creative project together and visit both countries. Application rounds are announced per pathway.
Children First Canada recognizes ten young changemakers under 18 each year across categories such as racism, education, bullying, climate, reconciliation and entrepreneurship.