The Media Impact Academy combines financial education, project management and mobile storytelling in a 90-day challenge for young adults.
Organizer: Global Changemakers and partners
Location: Online · United States
Eligibility: Ages 18–24; no college enrollment or prior experience required
Cost: Free enrollment
Deadline: Not stated
Benefits and requirements
Participants can earn up to $205 through milestones, access project management training and certification, and compete for $1,000 community project grants. Incentives and grants are conditional.
- $15: Verify a personal savings account at a bank offering Zelle.
- $90: Complete financial education playbooks and publish three educational videos.
- $100: Complete the savings milestone survey and document that $50 from earlier incentives remains saved.
A smartphone and commitment are needed. The savings survey window is listed as 28 March–2 April without a year; confirm cohort dates before starting.
How to enroll
Register through Changemaker School, complete the project management and financial education components, then apply for community project support. Grant finalists submit a short video explaining their project, budget and community impact.
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