Source: opportunitiesforyouth.org
What is 'Opportunities For Youth'?
This London-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is dedicated to empowering young people worldwide by connecting them with crucial resources.
Opportunities For Youth (OFY) is a central hub for funding opportunities, compiling and publishing them on their platform. This makes it easier for young people to find the financial support they need to pursue their dreams, no matter their location.
The types of funding opportunities OFY focuses on are diverse and cater to various needs:
Education: Scholarships, grants, and financial aid programs to support educational pursuits.
Work-related: Funding for internships, fellowships, and skills development programs to help young people launch or advance their careers.
Start-up ventures: Grants and resources specifically geared towards supporting young entrepreneurs in bringing their innovative ideas to life.
Why do I like it?
For me, Opportunities For Youth has become a secret weapon for staying on top of funding opportunities! As a huge advocate for young people pursuing their dreams, I browse their website every week.
There are 2 key reasons why it stands out for me:
Daily Updates: They are dedicated to providing up-to-date information. They add new opportunities across their platforms daily, ensuring you have access to the latest funding programs.
A Network of Resources: They are accessible via 7 different digital media platforms. This vast selection allows you to tailor your search methods and it makes it easy to stay informed and connected. Impressively, at the time of this publication, all but one of these platforms had up-to-date information, showcasing funding programs that are currently open and actively accepting applications.
'Opportunities For Youth' Platforms
Website: opportunitiesforyouth.org/
Facebook: facebook.com/opportunitiesforyouth/
Instagram: instagram.com/opportunitiesforyouth
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/opportunities-for-youth-organization/
Newsletter:Â https://lnkd.in/e_7mqgkp
X (Twitter): x.com/opportunitiesfy
The newsletter is a personal favourite of mine. It delivers a curated list of fresh opportunities straight to your inbox, making it ideal to stay on top of the latest opportunities. However, for more comprehensive searches, I prefer to directly use their website. I have found this to be one of the easiest resource websites to navigate, as everything is neatly organised into clear categories – scholarships, internships, grants, etc., – and the newest releases are always shown first. Their X (Twitter) page, on the contrary, is that one platform that is not as current as the others. Their last update there was a year ago.
'Opportunities For Youth' Contact Options
Submit an Opportunity: opportunitiesforyouth.org/post-event-opportunities
Volunteer with OFY: info@opportuntiesforyouth.org
I have yet to personally contact OFY, but they offer a variety of direct messaging options to get in touch with them. This is particularly useful for those interested in volunteering with them, and individuals with relevant opportunities to submit to them.
A Standout Feature: 'Search By Continents'
Anyone who has ever searched online job boards or funding websites knows the frustration of finding the perfect opportunity, only to be disqualified by location. Hours of searching can feel wasted, leaving you discouraged and with a mountain of options left to explore.
OFY's 'Search By Continents' category is such a simple but valuable solution to this challenge. It is a brilliant feature that helps you directly target resources based on your location, saving you countless clicks and wasted time.
My Final Thoughts
Landing youth funding can be tough – competition is fierce, and with busy schedules, the time to find and apply for opportunities is often very precious. A good 'search' strategy can help streamline the application process by assisting you in identifying what's most suitable for you, as well as helping you maximise your output to apply for as many of these positions as possible.
All this begins with having the right tools, and Opportunities For Youth is a great starting point. Just remember to use it alongside other resources to build a comprehensive arsenal and maximize your chances of success. You can find other great websites in this earlier article on Fellowships and Grants for Students and Professionals.
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