Requirements

Who can apply

• Aged 18 to 26 on 1 June 2027. MCW says it makes no exceptions to this age limit.

• Open to applicants from all countries. There are no geographic limits.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Committed to your community, with a clear issue you want to tackle in education, health or economic security.

• Strong motivation to create positive change. Original, honest answers are valued; AI-generated answers hurt your chances.

Commitment

• Do the Community Needs Assessment in June 2027.

• Attend the full 10-day in-person program from 20 to 29 July 2027.

• Spend the following year working on your community project.

• Have regular email and internet access.

• Follow the graduation guidelines given after acceptance.

Visa and travel

• You must be able to get the right visa and travel documents for the United States.

• Passport and visa fees are not covered.

• If you delay your visa application and get it less than a month before the program, MCW will no longer provide travel.

Deposit

• Accepted participants must pay a USD 100 deposit by 16 March 2027. MCW says it is refunded in full in July 2027 after you finish the in-person program. There is no application fee mentioned.