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UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program

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The UNICEF Youth Mediathon Young Content Creators Program, in partnership with GIPHY, is geared towards skilled animators aged 15-22., Post a Comment

Provider
UNICEF
Host country
Online
Deadline
Annual – check official site
Region
Global

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Who can apply
Young content creators worldwide aged 13–24
Funding
Program participation + prizes
Study level
Fellowship
Deadline
Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Young content creators worldwide aged 13–24

Recorded funding information

  • Program participation + prizes

About the UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program (2026)

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) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/logo_-_youth_mediathon_1.gif?resize=1080%2C1080&ssl=1)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). 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Funding information

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  • Program participation + prizes

UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program eligibility

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  • Young content creators worldwide aged 13–24

UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program document information

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    How to apply for the UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program 2026

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      Listed eligibility: Young content creators worldwide aged 13–24. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program?+

    Young content creators worldwide aged 13–24

    What funding does the UNICEF Youth Mediathon – Young Content Creators Program offer?+

    Listed funding: Program participation + prizes. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    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.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

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    Consult https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lQFBd-EUuE-QS6sYkgI2Z5wRVaj-NZREpsKJCrByqStUMDdKQ1JaOEkxVEYxR1JTTklZQzVBMlE1VC4u to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Young content creators worldwide aged 13–24. 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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