Call for applications: Rise & Help Program of the Global Scholarship Program

Who are we looking for?

Highly motivated young individuals such as yourself, based in Palestine, who are passionate about making a difference in their communities: 

·        Between 18 and 30 years old.

·        Based in West Bank (Bethlehem , Hebron)

·        Have secured a volunteer position (non-employment) to address a social issue they are passionate about, or which focuses on any of the following topics:

o   Fighting poverty
o   Child and Youth Care
o   Access to healthcare, education, or safety
o   Advancing children’s and youth rights and participation
o   Girls’ Rights
o   Climate change

·        Belong to one of the following categories:

• High school graduate planning to start or defer university, tertiary, or voluntary training to engage in civic activities for one year.
• Current student (high school, university, or vocational) seeking a one-year break to explore career paths through civic engagement or volunteer part-time alongside studies.
• Young professional (recent graduate with up to two years of experience) wanting to take time off work to reflect on career goals through civic engagement.
• Come from a low-income background.

What we offer?

• Grant funding to cover one-year voluntary civic engagement.
• A chance to gain professional and leadership skills through hands-on work with a social or community-based organization of your choosing in your home country.
• The opportunity to contribute to change in a cause that is close to your heart.

Application Period

·        Applications Open: 1 June 2025
·        Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

All applications must be submitted by 30 June 2025 to the National Office in your country at this Email :

·        Palestine: RISE&HELP@SOS-PALESTINE.ORG 

·        You can find the application link to download at this link  

 Applications will be reviewed within one month after the deadline. 

Submitting an application does not guarantee financial support.

For general inquiries, email rise.help@sos-kd.org, and we will connect you to the appropriate national office for support.

Join us to create impact in your society, gain valuable experience, and grow professionally

Apply today!