Welfare

Global Impact Fellowship

The BacharLorai (BL) Global Impact Fellowship 2025 is a transformative program designed for youth aged 18-25, aiming to cultivate the next generation of leaders in social impact. Each year, we select 10 promising individuals from any country in the world to join this prestigious cohort.

Focused on the next generation of founders and leaders, this fellowship offers promising and ambitious youth the opportunity to develop social entrepreneurship skills, connect with non-profit sector professionals, and contribute to meaningful social welfare projects in a cross-cultural setting.

By the conclusion of the fellowship, the 10 individuals selected will have gained significant insights, developed a multifaceted set of skills fit for careers in social impact, and made meaningful contributions to the communities in focus. Equipped with experience and an expanded network, they will be well-positioned to influence positive change in their subsequent careers in the public sector.

The fellows will receive a completion certificate to recognize their immense contribution and hard work. They will continue to be valuable members of the BL community and will have the opportunity to continue collaborating with BL by joining their global team, with unique opportunities to represent BL at international conferences once they graduate.

TESTIMONIALS

  • This fellowship equipped me with the skills to initiate and execute impactful community projects from the ground up. It provided me with a platform to grow both personally and professionally.

    MEHEROZ ALAM
    Global Impact Fellow 2025

  • As a young person with big dreams of making a difference, it can feel overwhelming to figure out how to turn those hopes into reality. The fellowship gave me the tools, guidance, and support to turn that hope into reality.

    SANIYAH FARZEEN

    Global Impact Fellow 2025

  • It’s rare to find spaces that so intentionally foster learning, exchange, and empowerment for young changemakers, and BacharLorai is doing exactly that.

    Corinna Nawatzky

    Fellowship Guest Speaker

  • I am grateful to the BacharLorai Global Impact Fellowship program for supporting students like me who aspire to work in social development, and look forward to continue being a part of BL’s network!

    Aryana Mahmud

    Global Impact Fellow 2025

Objectives

  • Social Impact Education: Enhance capacities in project management, communications and advocacy, evaluation, fundraising and writing. 

  • International Networking: Facilitate connections with professionals and organizations in the non-profit, public policy, and social impact fields.

  • Hands-on Experience: Provide opportunities to design their own Humanitarian Aid Projects, enhancing practical experience and expertise.

  • Professional Advancement: Offer support and advice on pursuing professional careers in the public sector in Canada and the United States, and providing recommendation letters and scholarship references as required. 

Eligibility

BL welcomes applications from all current undergraduate students and those who have graduated within the last year with an undergraduate or Bachelor's degree.

We encourage students from all across the world, regardless of nationality, and individuals from equity-deserving backgrounds with relevant lived experiences to apply, as they will be given special consideration.

  • Applicants must be 18–25 years old

  • Open to current undergraduates and recent grads (within one year)

  • Open to all nationalities

  • Must commit ~10 hours/month (max 80 hours total)

  • Proficiency in English required (all sessions held in English)

  • Reliable internet and access to virtual tools (e.g. Zoom)

  • Passion for social impact, community service, or nonprofit work

  • Fundraising experience is a plus

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

  • Flexible and open to adapting to evolving fellowship needs

  • Applicants from equity-deserving backgrounds with lived experience are especially encouraged to apply

Application Process

The deadline to submit your application is Aug 9, 2025

  • Review our 2025-2026 Program Brochure

  • Apply using the Google Form linked here

  • Applications will be assessed fairly based on merit and principles of equity.

  • Program Fee: $99 USD

    • We’re committed to financial inclusion. If cost is a barrier, indicate this in your application form.

Previous Speakers

  • Shamminaz Polen

  • Aimée Giselle Horcasitas-Tovar

  • Yumi Parajuli

  • Shagufe Hossain

  • Albaab Habib

  • Carina Schmidt

  • Victoria Verdeja

  • Shah Rafayet

  • Corinna Nawatzky

  • Maisha Kabir

  • Tasnia Khandakar Prova

  • Maisha Kabir

  • Aji Fatou Gaye

  • Coretta Jonah

  • Holly Clark

Program Affiliates