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Published On: September 08, 2025

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Young Leaders Awards 2026 is a prestigious initiative organized by the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) to celebrate and empower 100 exceptional young leaders across the Commonwealth. This program, launched to mark what would have been Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday in April 2026, aims to recognize individuals driving meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

For Pakistani youth aspiring to make a global impact, this is a golden opportunity to gain recognition, mentorship, and resources to scale their initiatives.

What Are the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Young Leaders Awards?

The QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards identifies and honors young individuals who are making a tangible difference in society. By providing recognition, networking opportunities, and capacity-building support, the program helps amplify the work of emerging leaders on an international stage.

Key objectives of the awards include:

Global Visibility: Highlighting the achievements of young leaders internationally.
Impact Amplification: Offering resources and guidance to scale social initiatives.
Networking: Connecting awardees with experts, funders, and like-minded changemakers worldwide.

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Scholarship Details

Host Country	United Kingdom
Host Organization	Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT)
Location	Virtual & UK-based events
Benefits	Ongoing recognition throughout 2026, awards ceremony in April 2026
Deadline	October 8, 2025

Award Focus Areas

The awards recognize young leaders working in key areas that drive societal progress:

Education and Employability
Health
Environment
Food and Agriculture
Inclusion and Equality

If your work aligns with any of these sectors and demonstrates measurable impact, you are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizens are fully eligible to apply, as Pakistan is one of the 56 Commonwealth countries. To qualify:

Age: Between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application (born between April 1990 and April 2008).
Leadership Role: Must be the founder, co-founder, or hold a significant leadership role in a social impact initiative.
Community Impact: Must have at least 12 months of demonstrable impact in the community or on a global scale.
Ethics and Transparency: Projects must be legally compliant, transparent, and aligned with QECT values.
Language: Applications must be submitted in English.