Apply for the UNA-Canada Youth Global Citizen Prize 2026 - $2,500 in total prize support (sponsored by Solara Path) for young people in Canada who creatively answer which Sustainable Development Goal matters most to them.
As the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) celebrates its 80th anniversary, it is relaunching the Youth Global Citizen Prize. The prize invites thoughtful, innovative, and creative submissions responding to: Which Sustainable Development Goal matters most to you, and how would you help advance it?
The official application deadline is listed as rolling / confirm on the form. This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on UNA-Canada prize announcements. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - UNA-Canada Youth Global Citizen Prize 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) |
| Sponsor | Solara Path |
| Host Landmark | Parliament Hill & Peace Tower, Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦 |
| Prize support | $2,500 total (division among winners confirmed by UNA-Canada) |
| Age | 14 - 30 (inclusive) on the application deadline |
| Eligible applicants | Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or currently residing in Canada |
| Formats | Writing, art, photography, film, music, spoken word, digital media, or other original creative formats |
| Languages | English or French (other languages with EN/FR translation or transcript) |
| Deadline | Rolling / confirm on official form |
| Official Gateway | Official Fillout application form · UNA-Canada |
About the Prize
The prize asks young people to treat global citizenship as a way of thinking, creating, leading, and acting - not only as an abstract idea. Pick the SDG that matters most to you and show how you would help advance it. You do not need a registered organisation or prior professional experience; the focus is an original, creative response.
Prize Support
- $2,500 in total prize support, sponsored by Solara Path
- Number of winners and how the pool is split are set by UNA-Canada - check the official form/announcement for current details
Central Question
Which Sustainable Development Goal matters most to you, and how would you help advance it?
Name the SDG, explain why it matters to you, and describe how you would contribute - through an idea, initiative, creative intervention, or community action.
Accepted Creative Formats
- Writing
- Visual art
- Photography
- Film / video
- Music
- Spoken word
- Digital media
- Other original creative formats
Eligibility
- Age 14 - 30 inclusive on the application deadline
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or currently residing in Canada
- Individual or team entries (every team member must be eligible)
- Submission must be original and owned by you/your team
- One submission per person (individual or team - not both)
- English or French; other languages allowed with an English or French translation/transcript
Generative AI rule
Generative AI may not be used to create, write, design, or substantially develop submission content. Basic spelling, grammar, and accessibility tools are allowed only if they do not generate or substantially alter the original work.
How to Apply
- Confirm you meet age and Canada residency/citizenship rules on the deadline date.
- Choose your SDG and prepare an original creative response (no prohibited generative AI).
- Decide individual vs team entry - coordinate so nobody appears on two submissions.
- Complete the official UNA-Canada Fillout application.
- Confirm any current deadline or format rules shown on the form before submitting.
Official Links
Youth Global Citizen Prize 2026 - Apply (Fillout)
United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada)
UNA-Canada Youth Global Citizen Prize page
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the deadline?
Listings mark it as rolling / unspecified. Always confirm the closing date on the official application form.
How much is the prize?
$2,500 in total prize support sponsored by Solara Path. How it is divided among winners is set by UNA-Canada.
Who can apply?
People aged 14 - 30 (inclusive on the deadline) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or currently living in Canada.
Can I use ChatGPT or other generative AI?
No for creating or substantially developing the submission. Basic spelling/grammar/accessibility tools only, within the official limits.
Where do I apply?
Via the official form: una-canadavolunteer.fillout.com/t/cLDdN5cBFQus.
