The Earth Champions Program (ECP) is a youth environmental stewardship program designed to equip aspiring change-makers of Bangladesh with environmental knowledge and leadership capacity to be agents of change for a just and prosperous Bangladesh. This year, ECP aims to ensure the participation of the members from marginalized groups interested in advocating environmental justice.
ECP 2024 Journey
- Selection of Fellows
Oct 2024 – Dec 2024
35-40 fellows will be selected competitively from all over Bangladesh.
- Earth Camp
Dec 2024 / Jan 2025
5-day long residential Earth Camp will take place in late December / early January. Also, fellows will undertake a field visit to ecologically important site(s) for hands-on learning and experiences.
- Knowledge Session
Jan 2025 – Feb 2025
Online sessions to further deepen the knowledge on specific topics.
- Earth Club Formation
Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
Fellows will work towards setting up an Earth Club or Chapter at a fellow’s respective institution. Fellows will receive funding, mentorship and guidance from BYEI in this process.
- Environmental Action Project
May 2025 – Aug 2025
Fellows will identify an environmental problem in their communities, and will develop ideas and solutions to address it. With the developed ideas, fellows will design a project and will implement it.
- Graduation Ceremony
Sep 2025
Successful fellows (who meet all the requirements) will be recognised in a graduation ceremony and receive fellowship completion certificates.
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BangladeshBenefits
- A full 100% scholarship to complete the fellowship.
- Grants for innovative Environmental Action Project and Earth Club.
- Be mentored by thought leaders and key actors on environment and climate change.
- Gain decolonized and critical knowledge on climate change and environment.
- Be a part of the network of action and thought leaders of tomorrow.
Eligibilities
Requirements:
Students who passed their HSC/A level/Alim or equivalent level in 2021 or later and are currently in their 1st/2nd year of study in any recognised academic institutions in Bangladesh. Also, students who are pursuing diplomas in TVET/Polytechnic Institutes, currently in their 1st or 2nd year of study, and within the age range of 19-22, are eligible for this program. Females, ethnic minorities and people of indigenous background are highly encouraged to apply.
Eligible Regions: BangladeshApplication Process
To apply, go to: https://www.byei.org/ecp2024
Click on ‘Apply Now’
Fill out the application Form
And Submit.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
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