Canadian Youth Delegate for Global Health Program 2026 (Deadline: 7 September, 2025)

Applications for the Canadian Youth Delegate for Global Health Program 2026 are now open. The Canadian Youth Delegate (CYD) program offers young professionals studying in relevant fields the opportunity to advise Canadian delegations on youth perspectives and incorporate this perspective into preparations for governing body meetings. This experience will provide the CYD with valuable experience in global health diplomacy.

The CYD leads targeted youth engagement and consultations with the goal of cultivating unique perspectives of youth from across Canada with the potential to highlight under- represented issues in global health. Potential meetings where these voices could be particularly impactful include the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board meeting, the World Health Assembly, Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) Directing Council and Executive Committee and United Nations (UN) General Assembly High-Level Meetings.

Financial Support

• Financial support will be available for the successful candidate. If travel is required, participants may need to pay costs upfront; however, all accommodation, expenses and a per diem will be reimbursed following participation in the global health meetings.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen and hold a valid Canadian passport;
• Be between 18 and 30 years of age (at the time of applying);
• Be currently a student or a young professional in the field of health sciences, clinical care, or global/public health.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Completeness and quality of application
• Evidence of experience and understanding related to global health, global health policy, governance or diplomacy
• Past experience with youth engagement or involvement in youth networks
• Understanding of global health policy and the nature of the work in the UN system, including at the WHO and PAHO
• Knowledge of both official languages (Preferred)

Application

To apply, your application must include:

• A completed online application form
• Your most up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
• A recommendation letter (1 page max) from professional (emailed to youthdelegate.canada@gmail.com by the referee);
• A recommendation letter (1 page max) from peer (emailed to youthdelegate.canada@gmail.com by the referee)

Deadline: September 7, 2025

For more information, visit Canadian Youth Delegate Program.