FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition
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Change the world – and your future – with life-changing learning, exclusive mentorship, and funding to make your goals a reality.
The FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship shall be staging an essay competition for big dreamers, future leaders, blue-sky-thinkers, and creative solution makers in the fields of:
- Tech and coding
- Mental health
- Teaching
- Sustainability / Climate studies
All you need to apply is brilliant vision, bold optimism, and out-of-the-box thinking.
Start turning your ideas into reality!
**Application deadline:** November 30, 2021
- [Benefits of the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/futurelearn-change-the-world-scholarship-essay-competition/#h-benefits-of-the-futurelearn-change-the-world-scholarship)
- [Eligibility Criteria for Interested Participants](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/futurelearn-change-the-world-scholarship-essay-competition/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-interested-participants)
- [How to Apply for the Essay Competition](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/futurelearn-change-the-world-scholarship-essay-competition/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-essay-competition)
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## Benefits of the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship
The FutureLearn Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for young trailblazers to make a difference in the world by becoming the change they want to see. They aim to provide transformative online learning tools and guidance while participants supply ground-breaking ideas and raw talent.
As a FutureLearn scholar, qualified participants are entitled to get:
- £4,000 of free learning from FutureLearn and The Open University.
- £1,000 that can be used towards home study, specialist learning tools, or equipment.
- 8 hours of world-class mentorship and coaching from leading industry experts.
The organizers will also be offering 100 runners up a free 12-month subscription to FutureLearn Unlimited. That means limitless access to all of FutureLearn’s short courses for a year.
## Eligibility Criteria for Interested Participants
Applicants must submit a 300-word essay advising how they intend to change the world, and be prepared to participate in a video interview if shortlisted.
## How to Apply for the Essay Competition
FutureLearn is looking for the world’s most daring and brightest inventors to stand up and explain how their passion will help them create a better future.
To apply, simply respond to the following three questions at the final stage of your application:
- Which of FutureLearn’s four focus topics appeals to you the most?
- How you’re going to make a name for yourself in it
- Why is it so thrilling right now?
- Say why your topic area matters and how you’d make a difference, whether you’re serious about sustainability, addicted to coding, enthusiastic about education, or want to lead in mental health.
However you want to make a difference, your application has to catch the eye of:
- **Hussain Manawer:** Poet and Mental Health activist
- **Tim Plyming:** Managing Director of Paid Short Courses & Microcredentials at The Open University
- **Professor Rachid Hourizi:** Director of the Institute of Coding
- **Professor Craig Hassed:** Director of Education at Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies
- **Dr. Ella Gilbert:** Climate Scientist & Presenter
- **Andria Zafirakou:** Winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2018.
- **Rita F. D’Aoust:** Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.
Start your application process today by filling out the [online application form.](https://www.futurelearn.com/info/scholarship-signup) If successful, you’ll get an email inviting you to the final online interview stage. FutureLearn will announce the four scholars (and 100 runners up) on 7 February 2022.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.