LEVEL Youth Policy Program 2027: Fully Funded Public Policy and Leadership Training for Indigenous and Racialized Youth in British Columbia
The LEVEL Youth Policy Program 2027 is an eight-month leadership and public policy initiative tailored for Indigenous and racialized immigrant and refugee youth across British Columbia.
Overview
The LEVEL Youth Policy Program (YPP) runs for eight months from February to September 2027, offering practical training, mentorship, and policy development skills. Organized through LEVEL, a youth engagement initiative of the Vancouver Foundation, the program helps participants understand how public policy is created, how government and Indigenous governance structures operate, and how communities can advocate for systems change.
Rather than a traditional classroom setting, the curriculum combines online and in-person modules, readings, group discussions, meetings with mentors and coaches, and the creation of an individual policy project. Participants receive a $1,500 stipend to support their policy ask, along with a professionally designed and printed policy booklet showcasing their completed work.
Benefits
- Fully funded participation with no tuition or program cost.
- A $1,500 stipend dedicated to supporting individual policy project research and development.
- Comprehensive training materials, workbooks, and resources.
- Travel, accommodation, and meal support for participants living outside Metro Vancouver during mandatory in-person gatherings, plus transit tickets for Metro Vancouver residents.
- Access to mentorship, subject-matter experts, writing coaches, Elders, and trauma-informed support professionals.
Eligibility
- Designed for Indigenous and racialized immigrant and refugee youth living in British Columbia, Canada.
- Applicants must be fluent in spoken English and have basic proficiency in reading and writing English.
- Open to individuals managing current work or study commitments, provided they arrange time away.
How to Apply
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the official program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and self-reflection questions prior to applying. Support sessions, including an information session and drop-in office hours, are available in October 2026 to guide applicants through the process.
To submit your application, please visit the online application portal linked below.
Deadline
Applications close on October 30, 2026. Final decisions are communicated by email in December 2026 or January 2027.