The True Blue Fellowship (formerly the Fellowship Grant Program) aims to connect and empower youth around the world to leverage the creative arts to enact change in local communities to safeguard the ocean, waterways, and the climate. The Fellowship provides mentorship, capacity building, and funding of up to $2,500 for at least 10 youth-led projects that address ocean, waterways, and/or climate change issues in their local communities through a creative arts lens.
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs
True Blue Fellowship
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About the Program
Eligibility
Projects must utilize the creative arts as the primary method for awareness and/or action, co-create with and engage others in their local community, and have a tangible impact on their local community and environment. Projects may be new or emerging (no older than 2 years). Projects must be related to safeguarding the ocean, waterways, and/or climate change issues. Youth ages 16-24 (at the start of the Fellowship period in January).
Eligible Countries
other residency: All countries Applications must be in English.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2027 Fellowship are submitted through Bow Seat's online form and close September 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Applications may be submitted by an individual, group, or organization; groups and organizations must designate one project leader as the Fellow and primary contact. Only one application per youth is permitted, and applications must be submitted in English. Selected Fellows and their Adult Sponsor, if under 18, will be notified by email and asked to verify eligibility. Fellows participate in a virtual weekend orientation on January 9, 2027, monthly cohort meetings, capacity-building workshops, and quarterly reporting.