Climate Leaders Fellowship for High School Students

The Climate Leaders Fellowship, a collaboration between the Stanford University Deliberative Democracy Lab, the Rustic Pathways Foundation and Rustic Pathways, is a transformative program connecting passionate high school students worldwide to address climate change. Through research, planning, and community projects, fellows develop leadership, organization, and communication skills, making a positive impact on local issues while learning from a global network of peers and advisors.

Dates: February 27–April 27, 2026

Deadline to apply:  February 8, 2026

Cost: Pay What You Want

To learn more about this fellowship and to apply, visit Rustic Pathways. 

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