Become a Villars Fellow
Build leadership skills to preserve our planet’s future.
Build leadership skills to preserve our planet’s future.
Become a Villars Fellow and join a new generation of leaders fighting for a healthier planet. Complete courses, tackle challenges, and earn your chance to win a fully funded trip to the Swiss Alps for the Villars Symposium in June 2026. Meet world-class experts, share your ideas, and start your journey as a leader.
The Villars Fellowship isn't just a trip; it’s a lifelong community for young people ready to protect our planet. You’ll dive into global challenges and build the real-world skills needed to lead. As a Fellow, you will master how to:
See the Big Picture: Understand how nature, people, and the economy are all connected.
Solve Complex Problems: Learn to spot the root causes of global issues.
Drive Real Change: Collaborate with others to turn big ideas into actual solutions.
Hear from last year’s fellows at the 2025 Villars Symposium.
Pick Your Mission
There is more than one way to become a Villars Fellow. Choose the pathway that inspires you most – or take on both to prove your skills.
Final Deadline: 20th March 2026
Our experts begin reviewing entries in January 2026. Submit your proposal early to find out sooner if you’ve made the shortlist.
