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IMF (International Monetary Fund) 2021-2022 Youth Fellowship Program for Young People Worldwide

The 2021 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Youth Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for young participants to become part of the global effort to build forward better and join the IMF at the forefront of the response to the crisis. Participants in the program will experience firsthand the IMF virtual Annual Meetings and participate in virtual training led by IMF experts. Selected fellows will get the opportunity to participate in a 2-day virtual workshop to meet with IMF management and senior staff and discuss current global economic issues including inclusive growth, inequality, digital economy and climate change.




About International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes international financial stability and monetary cooperation. It also facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and helps to reduce global poverty. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its 189 member countries. The IMF was conceived in July 1944 at the United Nations Bretton Woods Conference in New Hampshire, United States.

Aim and Benefits of IMF Youth Fellowship Program

  • Experience deep engagement and networking opportunities with scholars, leaders and IMF experts on issues of global importance such as climate change, inequality, inclusive growth, and the digital economy
  • Participate in a virtual capacity building program, including sessions on ‘presenting with impact’ and storytelling
  • Have access to the Annual Meetings seminars and events
  • Become part of the IMF Youth Network to connect with previous IMF Youth Fellows and stay informed of future opportunities, events and publications
  • Receive a certificate of completion of the IMF Youth Fellowship Program




Requirements for IMF Youth Fellowship Program Qualification

  • Be between 20 and 32 years of age
  • Have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
    • Social activism and/or engaging with a civil society organization
    • Entrepreneurship and/or participating in a start-up
    • Content creators (bloggers/ vloggers) and/or contributors to independent media organizations
    • Journalist (affiliated with a news/media outlet or working as an independent journalist)
  • Have knowledge and expertise in international studies, basic economics and development including climate change, inequality and the digital economy
  • Be students or graduates in the fields of international relations, development, communications, journalism, economics, or related disciplines
  • Have basic knowledge of English (for the training program and Annual Meetings coverage).




Interview date, Process and Venue for IMF Youth Fellowship Program

  • October 4 – Shortlisted participants announced
  • October 11 - 17 – Virtual Workshop on current global economic issues including inclusive growth, inequality, digital economy and climate change; Coverage of the Annual Meetings seminars and events
  • October 12 – Group presentations on:
    • Inequality
    • Climate Change
    • Digital Economy and FinTech




How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Monetary Fund (IMF) on www.cvent.com to apply

For more details, visit IMF website

Application Deadline

September 24, 2021

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