Applications for the Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 Are Now Open!

The Melton Foundation, a global 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing young leaders committed to positive social change, announces that applications for the Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 are currently open.

The Melton Foundation identifies, supports, and connects emerging change-makers through its life-long Fellowship. One of its flagship pathways, the Global Solvers Accelerator, is designed for social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and impact practitioners working to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 2026 edition of this intensive 8-month program offers participants a transformational learning journey rooted in thematic modules, mentorship, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on project development. Since 2020, the Accelerator has supported more than 70 social impact practitioners from over 25 countries, strengthening initiatives addressing urgent local and global challenges.

Program Highlights
Duration: 8 months of expert-led modules, peer learning, project enhancement, and guided leadership development
Eligibility: Young leaders aged 20-35 actively leading or contributing to a social impact initiative
Global Network: A diverse and growing community of practitioners advancing SDG-aligned solutions
Key Benefits:
Participation in a fully sponsored international meet-up in Accra, Ghana (Global Solvers Co-Lab)
Life-long access to the global Melton Fellows network and mentorship ecosystem
Access to the Global Solvers Accelerator Fund, which directly supports participants' social innovation projects
Need-based scholarships of up to 80% available for the participation fee, which contributes collectively to the Accelerator Fund
The Melton Foundation invites aspiring changemakers from around the world to explore the program and submit their applications ahead of the deadline.

Learn More & Apply
Program Webpage: meltonfoundation.org/global-solvers-accelerator/
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025

For more details, please reach out to us at contactus@meltonfoundation.org

Melton Foundation
2810 N Church St #45771
Wilmington, Delaware
Email: contactus@meltonfoundation.org

Website: www.meltonfoundation.org

The Melton Foundation is a global community dedicated to advancing Global Citizenship as a way of life. Through fellowships, leadership programs, and international convenings, it empowers young changemakers to collaborate across cultures, address pressing social challenges, and drive sustainable impact in their communities. With hubs across multiple continents, the Foundation creates learning experiences that connect local action with global perspectives, encouraging critical thinking, compassion, and shared responsibility. By fostering lifelong networks of socially conscious leaders, the Melton Foundation supports projects, partnerships, and initiatives that contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, and interconnected world.

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