The Officially Green Global Fellowship is the online Green Fellows Programme of The Green Institute, and its February 2027 cohort is now open for applications. It invites young changemakers from around the world, aged 18 to 35, who want to advance sustainability through education, advocacy and community action. Fellows attend the designated fellowship conferences, set up an Officially Green Club in a primary or secondary school and document their impact. One fellow who fulfils every requirement may receive a US$1,000 Grand Prize. The deadline is 07 January 2027 at 4:00 GMT. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the organiser's official page and set out the programme below. This is a fellowship by a private organisation: it is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). For background on how fellowships work, see our guide on what a fellowship is.
A Global Call to Young People Ready to Make a Difference
The Green Fellows Programme invites applications from emerging leaders committed to advancing sustainability through education, advocacy and community action. The February 2027 cohort seeks changemakers from around the world who are ready to translate knowledge into meaningful, measurable impact.
This is an action-oriented fellowship. Fellows are expected to apply what they learn, pass sustainability knowledge to younger generations and demonstrate meaningful impact in schools and communities.
What Fellows Are Expected to Do
📘 Learn: attend all designated fellowship conferences and participate actively in the learning activities
🏫 Educate: establish and nurture an Officially Green Club in a primary or secondary school, helping children and young people understand and practise sustainability, with at least 20 young students
📣 Advocate: promote the seven Officially Green pledges through social media and community engagement, using #OfficiallyGreen
📊 Demonstrate impact: document activities and submit brief reports or evidence of progress and results
Eligibility Requirements
🎂 Be between 18 and 35 years old at the application deadline
🌱 Demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability and environmental action
🧒 Be committed to passing sustainability knowledge to the next generation through an Officially Green Club
📅 Be available to attend all designated conferences and participate actively
💻 Have reliable internet access and be prepared to document activities and impact
The February 2027 cohort welcomes changemakers from around the world, and the page lists no country restriction.
Benefits of the Fellowship
🎤 Learn from sustainability experts and thought leaders
🧭 Develop leadership, advocacy, communication and project-management skills
🛠️ Gain practical experience in sustainability education and community engagement
🤝 Connect with a network of young sustainability leaders
📜 Receive a certificate upon successful completion of all fellowship requirements
🗂️ Build a portfolio of documented sustainability projects and impact
🏆 Compete for the US$1,000 Grand Prize
The US$1,000 Grand Prize: What the Conditions Say
One fellow who fulfils all fellowship requirements and demonstrates documented impact may receive a US$1,000 post-fellowship award to support the continuation or expansion of the Educators Initiative. The award is conditional on full compliance with the programme requirements and demonstrated results; selection alone does not guarantee funding.
Certificate: Based on Completion
Certification is based on successful completion of the fellowship requirements. Selection alone does not guarantee a certificate.
Format and Location
💻 Online: the page asks for reliable internet access
🗓️ Cohort: February 2027
💳 Fees: the official page lists no application or participation fee
🏫 School club: the Officially Green Club is set up in a school, with at least 20 young students
How to Apply
🖊️ Open the application form through the "Apply now" button on the official page
✅ Check that you meet the age and availability requirements before you start
⏳ Submit before 07 January 2027 at 4:00 GMT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Officially Green Global Fellowship?
It is the Green Fellows Programme of The Green Institute, an action-oriented online fellowship for young changemakers who advance sustainability through education, advocacy and community action. The cohort listed here starts in February 2027.
Who can apply?
Changemakers from around the world who are between 18 and 35 years old at the application deadline.
Is it an Erasmus+ or ESC programme?
No. It is run by The Green Institute and is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps.
What do fellows have to do?
Attend all designated fellowship conferences, establish an Officially Green Club in a school with at least 20 young students, promote the seven Officially Green pledges using #OfficiallyGreen and submit brief reports or evidence of progress and results.
What is the Grand Prize?
One fellow who fulfils all fellowship requirements and demonstrates documented impact may receive a US$1,000 post-fellowship award to support the continuation or expansion of the Educators Initiative. It is conditional on full compliance and demonstrated results.
Does being selected guarantee a certificate?
No. Certification is based on successful completion of the fellowship requirements.
Is there an application fee?
The official page lists no application or participation fee.
What is the deadline?
Applications close on 07 January 2027 at 4:00 GMT.
Deadline
⏳ 07 January 2027
Links
🔗 Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9_5u4TDlr5y9esiBoyRmxD2vc-K6GUvPx_S_-vO8yXOI1Lg/viewform?usp=header
🌐 Official page: https://greeninstitute.ng/greenfellow2026
