UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program
The UNICEF Youth Mediathon Young Content Creators Program, in partnership with GIPHY, is geared towards skilled animators aged 15-22., Post a Comment
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The UNICEF Youth Mediathon Young Content Creators Program is geared towards skilled animators aged 15-22. In partnership with the popular GIF website GIPHY, UNICEF has continued this program, now in its second year.
**Application deadline: August 6, 2021**
- [UNICEF Youth Mediathon Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/unicef-youth-mediathon-young-content-creators-program/#h-unicef-youth-mediathon-details)
- [Eligibility for the Young Content Creators Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/unicef-youth-mediathon-young-content-creators-program/#h-eligibility-for-the-young-content-creators-program)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/unicef-youth-mediathon-young-content-creators-program/#h-how-to-apply)
Credits: [Voices of Youth](https://www.voicesofyouth.org/unicef-youth-mediathon)
## UNICEF Youth Mediathon Details
**The Youth Mediathon** **is UNICEF’s online content creation program**, in which participants will learn digital storytelling skills, connect with other young content creators and develop multimedia projects on relevant societal issues.
As part of this group, fellows will take part in a workshop about content creation for digital platforms, and work with young people around the world and top creative professionals to develop an animation based project to create GIFs for World Children’s Day, UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. This project will have the support of GIPHY and UNICEF mentors.
UNICEF’s **Youth Mediathon** is an **online skills building program** that gives contestants the opportunity to improve their abilities as content creator, and at the same time, work with other youth to develop multimedia projects about the issues affecting young people today.
Furthermore, the classes are led by top professionals in leading creative firms like GIPHY, and top creators like Atticus and IN-Q. Participants will have a chance apply the learnings from the program to create and publish their own content with UNICEF.
The UNICEF Youth Mediathon 2021 edition will launch on August 12th to mark International Youth Day. Aspiring contestants are encouraged to try out the different classes available to them and **apply** to the one(s) that best fits their skills and interests **before August 6th**.
## Eligibility for the Young Content Creators Program
UNICEF is looking for young content creators 15 to 22 with skills in animation and GIF creation. There are no country or nationality restrictions, since the contest and succeeding classes are to be taken online.
**\| _Looking for other youth workshops and programs?_**
**CHECK OUT:** [Western Union Foundation Fellowship for Young Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/western-union-foundation-fellowship-for-young-entrepreneurs-and-community-leaders-in-ethiopia-kenya-uganda/)
## How to Apply
In order to apply for the UNICEF Youth Mediathon Young Content Creators Program, you must register online and apply through the [official website](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lQFBd-EUuE-QS6sYkgI2Z5wRVaj-NZREpsKJCrByqStUMDdKQ1JaOEkxVEYxR1JTTklZQzVBMlE1VC4u). Make sure to read through the guidelines first before finalizing your application.
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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 UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program?+
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 UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program 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.