FYI, Arctic mentorship for students (travel funding available)
Cheers,
Juan
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Applications are now open for the second cohort of the Arctic Mayors’ Forum Mentorship Program! Are
you an enthusiastic young person aged 18-35 who has lived experience in the Arctic, or are you interested in working on Arctic issues? Apply by May 30 for a chance to be mentored by skilled professionals in the fields of policy development, advocacy, or communications
work in the Arctic region.
Arctic Mayors’ Forum Mentorship Program
The mentorship program is established as part of the 2024-2027 EU funded project “Youth Together for Arctic Futures”. The Arctic Mayors´ Forum Secretariat coordinates the mentorship program. The program has also received additional
support through GALI funding.
The second cohort of up to 8 pairs begins September 2025 and continues for 18-months. The in-person kick-off event will be held in Yellowknife, Canada, September 9-10, 2025.
The application is an online form where a short motivational letter will be required as well as a reference letter. The application deadline is May 30 23:59 (CEST).
Who are we looking for as mentees?
We are looking for enthusiastic young people 18-35 who have lived experience in the Arctic or are interested in working on Arctic issues. Mentees should be able to demonstrate their commitment to the Arctic region and Arctic peoples.
No experience is required, but we encourage anyone interested in policy development, advocacy, or communications in the Arctic region to apply. The program coordinators will pair each mentee with an appropriate mentor in one of these fields based on the interests
and experiences of the mentee. We encourage people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and abilities to apply. Participants must be able to participate in discussions and activities in English. Mentees must be a national or resident of an Arctic or EU
country.
About
The goal of the program is to connect early-career Arctic and European youth aged 18-35 with mentors across Arctic communities in the fields of Arctic policy development, advocacy, and communications. The aim is to provide youth with
the experiences and tools they need to effectively advocate for policy changes on issues important to the livelihoods of youth in the Arctic and in Europe.
Program in brief
During the program participants will join both in-person and digital networking events. A deliverable will also be produced in each mentor/mentee pair which will boost mentor/mentee portfolios and can lead to further networking opportunities.
This deliverable could include a conference session, academic paper, video, or a series of social media posts.
Best regards,
Linnea Nordström
Project Coordinator, Youth Together for Arctic Futures
Arctic Mayors’ Forum