AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholarship 2025: Empowering Youth Health Leaders
AstraZeneca is inviting dynamic, driven young leaders to apply for the 2025 AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholarship (YHP), a fully funded fellowship designed to support those passionate about health equity and advocating for positive change in their communities. Through this fellowship, AstraZeneca is providing funding, mentorship, and learning opportunities to empower young health advocates focused on NCD prevention and rare disease advocacy. Successful fellows will also have the unique opportunity to participate in the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany from November 2-7, 2025.
The AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of health equity leaders from across the globe. This is an extraordinary chance for youth leaders in global health to drive projects that will make a real-world impact in their local communities, with a focus on non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and improving access to healthcare for people living with rare diseases.
Key Areas of Focus:
- NCD Prevention:
- The program is particularly focused on preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among young people, with an emphasis on creating health policies that enable healthy lifestyles. This includes addressing key risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol control, nutrition, physical activity, and air quality improvement. The program seeks to provide equitable access to healthcare and health information, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- Rare Disease Advocacy:
- Another crucial focus of the fellowship is advocating for equitable access to care and policy changes to benefit people living with rare diseases. This includes promoting awareness, influencing healthcare policies, and ensuring that treatment options are accessible and affordable for marginalized populations. Global health scholarships like this one are a key driver in creating systemic change for rare diseasepatients worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: Applicants must be aged 18–30 years.
- Language: Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).
- Nationalities: Open to all countries; candidates from low- and middle-income countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Leadership: Applicants must be founders or leaders of registered non-profit organisations that meet the following criteria:
- The organisation must have been operational for at least three years.
- Income: The organisation should have an annual income of USD $10,000 – $2,000,000 to be eligible for grants.
- Organisations should operate in underserved communities and focus on health equity, especially related to NCDs or rare diseases.
- Project Proposal: Applicants should propose a 6-12 month project that:
- Focuses on health policy change or NCD prevention among young people, or advocating for individuals living with rare diseases.
- Promotes inclusive health policies ensuring equal access to healthcare and health information for all.
- Is led by young people, for young people, with measurable impact.
- Fellowship Requirements:
- Full participation in the One Young World Summit (2-7 November 2025) in Munich, Germany.
- Ability to participate in online fellowship sessions and share insights with peers and mentors.
- Access to the internet and a device (computer, phone) for online activities.
Funding and Support:
- Grant Amounts:
- $10,000 grant for smaller projects with an annual income between USD $10,000 – $1,000,000.
- $50,000 grant for larger projects with an annual income between USD $100,000 – $2,000,000.
Benefits of the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholarship:
- Networking Opportunities: Fellows will be part of a vibrant community of health advocates and gain access to a global network of health leaders at the One Young World Summit.
- Leadership Development: Fellows will receive comprehensive leadership training, as well as the resources and support needed to scale their health projects effectively.
- Impactful Advocacy: This fellowship provides a platform to amplify young people’s voices, helping them advocate for systemic changes that can improve the health and well-being of underserved communities.
How to Apply:
The AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholarship offers an exciting opportunity for young health leaders to make a significant contribution to global health. If you are a passionate advocate for health equity and want to make a lasting impact in your community, apply for this prestigious fellowship today!
Application Deadline: 17th April, 2025
