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FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition

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Host country
Online
Deadline
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Region
Global
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Who can apply
Learners worldwide submitting essays on social impact
Funding
Free course access + scholarship
Study level
Undergraduate, Masters
Deadline
Annual – check official site

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  • Learners worldwide submitting essays on social impact

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About the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition (2026)

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) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## 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. 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FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition eligibility

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  • Learners worldwide submitting essays on social impact

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      Listed eligibility: Learners worldwide submitting essays on social impact. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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    Who can apply for the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition?+

    Learners worldwide submitting essays on social impact

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    Listed funding: Free course access + scholarship. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

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    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

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    Consult https://www.futurelearn.com/info/scholarship-signup to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Learners worldwide submitting essays on social impact. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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