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EquinOx FELLOw shiP s
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TakingITGlobal offered Equinox Fellowships to 30 youth par cipants of
the Waterloo Global Science Ini a ve's Equinox Summit: Learning 2030,
to develop and launch innova ve educa on projects.
The Fellowship offered admission to TakingITGlobal's Sprout e-course,
mentorship, and grant funding. A Steering Commi ee included members
from WGSI, TakingITGlobal, and MaRS Discovery District. Seven projects
received funding and mentorship from experienced professionals.
sPrOuT E-COur sE
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The Sprout e-course is an online learning experience that equips young
social innovators with essen al skills and project assets needed to make
posi ve changes in their communi es.
Through a self-directed and facilitator-supported curriculum delivered
online over 9 weeks, young leaders from every region of the world
develop their ideas and projects for social change.
In 2014, 54 young people par cipated in the Sprout e-course, with the
support of the Waterloo Global Science Ini a ve, Microso YouthSpark,
and Educa on Fast Forward.