AstraZeneca Young Health Fellowship 2026 - Apply Now

AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Fellowship 2026 — Win Up to $50,000 Grant Are you a young Nigerian leader aged 18 to 30 running a registered non-profit organisation that improves health outcomes in underserved communities? Applications are now open for the 2026 AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship — a global fellowship designed to support young leaders who are actively working to improve health outcomes, strengthen communities, and address pressing global challenges. PitchBook The deadline is April 12, 2026. Investing.com NG With grants of up to $50,000 and a fully funded trip to the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, this is one of the most valuable fellowship opportunities available to young Nigerians in 2026. About the Fellowship The programme focuses on empowering youth-led initiatives that improve health equity, climate resilience, and the sustainability of healthcare systems. The Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship supports emerging leaders who are driving meaningful change through non-profit initiatives that address the health and well-being of young people. LinkedIn The Young Health Programme is a global initiative led by AstraZeneca that operates in more than 40 countries and focuses on preventing major non-communicable diseases such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diets, and air pollution. Thingiverse Fellowship Details 🏆 Fellowship Name: AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2026 🏢 Offered By: AstraZeneca in partnership with One Young World 💰 Grant Amount: $10,000 or $50,000 — through your non-profit organisation 🌍 Summit Location: Cape Town, South Africa — fully funded 👥 For: Young Nigerian leaders aged 18 to 30 running registered NGOs 📅 Deadline: April 12, 2026 What You Will Receive Each selected Fellow receives a fully funded scholarship to attend the 2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 to 6 November 2026 as well as access to the One Young World Ambassador Network and the Young Health Programme alumni group of other young changemakers working to improve youth health. PitchBook Additional benefits include: Structured learning and development offerings to enable Fellows to scale their impact including both self directed and live learning and access to the One Young World Academy an award winning mini-MBA programme and mentorship from AstraZeneca colleagues and professional training PitchBook Grant of $10,000 or $50,000 to implement your project through your non-profit organisation Focus Areas Your project must address one of these three priority areas: Health equity — preventing non-communicable diseases among young people or supporting those living with rare diseases Climate and nature — advocating for the mitigation of harmful effects of climate change on the health of young people Health systems resilience — contributing to stronger health systems that prioritise earlier intervention Eligibility Requirements Must be aged 18 to 30 — applications from those older than 30 will be considered if they demonstrate significant impact Micross Must be the founder or leader of a registered non-profit organisation Organisation must have been registered and operational for at least 3 full years ZoomInfo Organisation must operate in underserved communities Must be able to fully participate in person at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town from 2 to 7 November 2026 ZoomInfo Must have access to internet and a device for online fellowship sessions Grant Amounts $10,000 grant — for organisations with total reported income between $10,000 and $1,000,000 in the last financial year $50,000 grant — for the Lead2030 winner for Sustainable Development Goal 3 — all Fellows are automatically considered How to Apply Visit the official AstraZeneca Young Health Programme application portal below Complete the online application form with full details about yourself and your organisation Prepare a 6 to 12 month project proposal focused on one of the three priority areas Ensure your organisation documentation is ready for verification Submit before April 12, 2026 Official Application Link: https://www.yhp.astrazeneca.com/impact-fellowship.html Important Notes The application is completely free — never pay anyone to apply Projects must not have already taken place or be planned to start before November 2026 Micross Documentation verification through Charities Aid Foundation takes 3 to 6 months — start preparing your documents immediately A previous Nigerian — Dr Adewumi Babatunde Enoch from Quinta Health Nigeria — was selected as an Impact Fellow Opportunities For Africans proving Nigerians can and do win this fellowship This fellowship is one of the most prestigious and financially rewarding opportunities available to young Nigerian NGO leaders in 2026. A $10,000 to $50,000 grant, a fully funded trip to South Africa, and access to a global network of changemakers — all in one programme. Apply before April 12, 2026! 👉 Visit https://www.micrise.com.ng for more fellowships, scholarships, jobs and opportunities updated daily for every Nigerian. 🇳🇬