To be eligible for the LEVEL Youth Policy Program, applicants must:
- Live in British Columbia
- Be between the ages of 19 and 29
- Identify as being from Indigenous and/or racialized immigrant or refugee communities
- Interested in leadership development and public policy
- Fluent in spoken English and at least basic proficiency in reading and writing English
Participants will be required to commit to the following:
- Attending and participating in all six modules of the program (both virtually and safely in person)
- Completion of all readings, assignments, and activities during and between modules
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with Elders, Mentors, Partners, and Peers
- Completion of a policy project
- A healthy curiosity and a shared commitment to creating brave space with respect and solidarity for the different journeys and identities of your peers in the program
Key Dates
- September 15, 2025: Applications open.
- October 30, 2025: Applications close.
- December 2025/January 2026: Final decisions communicated via email.
Are you wondering if YPP is the right fit for you?
We encourage you to review the program eligibility, our FAQs, and take the self-reflection quiz to ensure YPP is right for you.
Next: Take a look at the FAQs in case you have any questions.
If you have any questions, email us at ypp@vancouverfoundation.ca.