Global Changemakers Media Impact Academy 2027 for Youth in the USA
Brief Description
Applications are open for the Media Impact Academy 2027, a nationwide program engaging 500 youth across the United States. Hosted by Global Changemakers in partnership with Wells Fargo and Univision, this 90-day initiative helps young adults navigating early financial independence build essential money habits, leadership skills, and mobile storytelling techniques. Participants complete online training modules covering project management, financial literacy, and digital misinformation, while earning milestone cash deposits and getting the opportunity to compete for community micro-grants. If you want to transform your personal habits and lead change in your community, this youth financial grant USA challenge gives you practical tools and direct monetary rewards as you learn.
Name of Host Institution
Global Changemakers, in partnership with Wells Fargo and Univision.
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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Age: You must be between 18 and 24 years old.
- Residency: Open exclusively to youth residing in the United States.
- Experience: Designed for beginners; no college degree, prior college enrollment, journalism background, or professional camera gear is required.
- Equipment: Access to a smartphone and a basic internet connection.
Program Benefits
- Direct Cash Incentives: Earn up to $205 in cash deposited directly into your bank savings account as you complete financial milestones.
- Micro-Grant Funding: Eligibility to apply for $1,000 project grants to launch a community impact project upon completing the training.
- Skill Building: Access to specialized training and certification in project management through Global Changemakers, misinformation tracking by Univision, and financial education from Wells Fargo.
- Network Access: Join the international Global Changemakers Network.
Incentive Breakdown
While the program requires a $10 entry fee, you can earn back your investment and up to $205 in total cash incentives through three structured milestones:
- Account Verification ($15 Incentive): Submit documentation of a valid personal savings account in your name at a bank offering Zelle.
- Modules & Social Submissions ($90 Incentive): Complete the financial education playbooks on the Wells Fargo Saving Cents platform and publish three short educational videos on social media using the hashtags #MoneyMovesChallenge, #MediaImpactAcademy, and #GlobalChangemakers.
- Sustained Savings Demonstration ($100 Incentive): Complete the program survey between March 28 and April 2, providing proof that you maintained the initial $50 from earlier incentives in your account.
Deadline
December 18, 2026


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