Call for Applications: The Global Youth Climate Training Programme COP30 Bursary (£3000 for expenses associated with attending COP30)
Closing Date: 21 July 2025
Call for Applications: The Global Youth Climate Training Programme COP30 Bursary (£3000 for expenses associated with attending COP30)
COP30 Bursary
This year, the Global Youth Climate Training Programme will be offering selected participants a chance to access a bursary of up to £3000 for necessary expenses associated with attending COP30.
COP30 Bursary Purpose:
The bursary seeks to support meaningful youth engagement at COP30 by removing the financial barriers to participation. GYCT aims to support GYCT participants to further their own agendas and work plans for COP30. In addition, as a condition of receiving the bursary, GYCT also require that all awardees represent the Global Youth Climate Training during and after COP, insofar as this is compatible with their schedules. This could include but is not limited to at least one of the following activities:
- Representing GYCT at negotiations, bilaterals and side events.
- Participating in social media and assisting with content creation.
- Advocating for GYCT policy positions, e.g. the Avocado Framework.
- Supporting the organisation of side events.
- Participating in networking sessions.
- Seeking opportunities for GYCT to connect with a youth COP30-accredited organization, delegation, or team members.
Eligibility criteria:
- Participant in Global Youth Climate Training Programme 2025.
- Will be attending COP30 in-person.*
- Willing and able to represent GYCT at COP and afterwards.
* GYCT understands that many of you might be waiting to hear back about accreditation. GYCT welcomes bursary applications from those still in the process of achieving accreditation but expect details of how you are actively pursuing a badge. GYCT will need to confirm the details of accreditations before awarding any bursaries.
Assessment criteria:
- Climate leader with a track record of creating impact and mobilising youth.
- Clear plans for engagement and advocacy at COP30, with a focus on maximising participation for impact during and after COP.
- Excellent engagement with the GYCT in sessions, online forums and assignments.
- Understands the goals of the GYCT and brings a clear skillset to enhance our objectives at COP.
Terms and conditions:
- Awardees must have an accreditation for COP30.*
- The Global Youth Climate Training is not able to assist with organising logistical details such as visas or accommodation.
- All awardees must fully disclose the category of their spending by keeping a detailed log of receipts and disclosing the breakdown of spending of their bursary after COP30.
- All awardees must provide a detailed plan and schedule of their activities, with updates submitted prior to November 1st and during their stay in COP30.
- All awardees must agree to represent the Global Youth Climate Training during and after COP in at least two of the listed ways above (see Purpose section) during and after COP.
Application Process
GYCT invite participants to apply for the bursary by outlining their need and describing their plans for engagement and advocacy at COP.
A strong application will:
- Be well-researched. Make sure you review the links GYCT has provided, and do thorough research about COP30 and the GYCT. This will help you to write your application with a good understanding of what you can achieve at COP, how you align with GYCT goals and why GYCT should select you.
- Refer to the assessment criteria. GYCT want you to demonstrate that you 1) are a climate leader with a history of creating impact 2) have clear plans for engagement and advocacy at COP30 3) are dedicated to GYCT’s mission and will bring useful resources to our team.
- Use an overarching narrative. GYCT recommend writing your application on a separate document before uploading to the form. This will enable you to read over your answers and ensure you have a clear message throughout your application.
- Be authentic. While GYCT recognise the value of AI tools, applications directly copied from AI will be penalised. GYCT want to hear from you! Be honest about your experience, the challenges you have faced and your hopes for COP. Reflect on your motivations and be realistic about what you can achieve at COP.
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