Fellowship Grant Program
We admire that you want to tackle an environmental issue in your community, and we’re excited to learn more about your project idea! The first step to a successful application is to familiarize yourself with the Fellowship Grant Program’s rules, eligibility requirements, and objectives.
Rules & Eligibility
Who May Enter
- This program is open to young people worldwide ages 13-22; however, applications must be in English.
- Proof of age, identity, or eligibility may be required.
- Applications may be submitted by an individual or by a group of unlimited size. Groups must select one group leader to serve as the primary contact.
- Only one application per student is permitted. However, students may submit to other Bow Seat programs such as the Ocean Awareness Contest.
Selection and Disclaimers
- Decisions of the selection committee members are final.
- Applications will be evaluated based on how well the project:
- Aligns with the Fellowship Grant Program’s goals;
- Demonstrates issue knowledge;
- Is thoughtful in its approach;
- Is realistic in its goals (which includes the demonstration of an appropriate budget and timeline); and
- Is likely to result in measurable impacts.
- Selected grantees and their adult supporters will be notified via email before they are publicly announced by Bow Seat.
- Grantees will be required to verify their eligibility by completing, signing, and returning an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release, and, where lawful, a Publicity Release within five (5) business days of attempted notification.
- Grantees under 18 years of age must have their parent/legal guardian sign and complete the Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release and, where lawful, the Publicity Release on their behalf.
- Grantees will be required to maintain regular communications with their Future Blue Youth Council mentors and the Bow Seat team, respond promptly to inquiries, and attend virtual check-in meetings as requested.
- Grantees will be required to submit periodic reports that detail project updates, successes, key learnings, and expenses incurred, as well as a blog post about their project.
- Bow Seat and the Future Blue Youth Council reserve the right to use students’ work for marketing and promotional purposes in any and all media.
- Bow Seat and the Future Blue Youth Council promise to administer the Fellowship Grant Program fairly, ethically, and with integrity.