The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) has unveiled the QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards, a distinguished initiative designed to commemorate the centenary of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which would have been celebrated in April 2026. This program aims to identify and honor 100 exceptional young leaders from the 56 Commonwealth nations who are driving transformative change in their communities across key areas such as education and employability, health, environment, food and agriculture, and inclusion.
Selected awardees will be celebrated at an official ceremony and will have the opportunity to apply for microgrants to scale their impactful initiatives. Additionally, they will benefit from personalized mentorship, capacity-building support, and global exposure through international media coverage. The program also offers unparalleled networking opportunities with funders, partners, and experts across the Commonwealth, fostering a vibrant community of changemakers.
Eligibility for the awards requires applicants to be aged between 18 and 35 (born between April 1990 and April 2008), and they must be founders, co-founders, or leaders of social impact initiatives. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of a Commonwealth country, demonstrate at least 12 months of measurable impact, and align with QECT’s ethical and transparent values. Applications must be submitted in English.
Eligible individuals from Antigua and Barbuda are encouraged to apply before the deadline on November 1, 2025. For further details and to submit an application, visit the official portal at https://airtable.com/appTh6DkNvnDGCqb8/pagabE7jMU0iizFbb/form.