If you're looking for last-minute support, someone to read your application through with you and give you feedback, or just some encouragement, join us on Thursday, January 25th (the final deadline) any time 6-9pm ET for Reviewers to the Rescue! You can join us by clicking here.
Information and Support
Info & Support Sessions for Students
Drop-in hours are now available! Your students can sign up for one or all of the following dates to ask Ashoka staff questions, get technical support, receive help on their application, or just meet other applicants and hear about what they're doing!
- Monday, November 27th from 8-9pm ET - Sign Up
- Thursday, December 14th from 8-9pm ET - Sign Up
- Monday, January 8th from 8-9pm ET - Sign Up
Info & Support Sessions for Students & Educators
Join us to hear more about the Time for Change Youth Challenge and to ask general questions:
- Thursday, October 5th from 7 – 8 PM ET – Sign Up
- Wednesday, December 13th from 7 – 8 PM ET – Sign Up
Reviewers to the Rescue
Want some extra help at the last minute? Come to a session on the day of the Early Entry Deadline, October 17th at 11:59 PM ET, and on the day of the Final Deadline, January 18th at 11:59 PM ET, to speak to Ashoka staff:
Information and Support for Educators
Changemaker Educator Trainings
Educators supporting young people on their changemaking journey are invited to join our FREE two-part virtual Changemaker Educator Trainings. Join a diverse group of innovative educators working in communities in need around the country to reflect on your changemaking journeys thus far, get inspiration, and learn more about cultivating an environment that fosters changemaking.
The two-part training series will take place on November 9th and December 13th from 7:00 - 8:30PM EASTERN.
During session one, you will explore your "why" for teaching changemaking. You'll also learn how to get your students to connect problems they see with their passions so they can come up with ideas and a game plan to submit as applications to the Time for Change Youth Challenge.
First Book-eligible educators who attend both sessions will receive a $50 First Book Marketplace credit to choose new books for their students. Sign up for the FREE two-part training here: https://firstbook.wufoo.com/forms/z1yzi2sr1wkong0/
If you have any questions about the trainings, please contact First Book Member Services at [email protected]
Book a Session
If you are an educator who would like to book an info or support session for your class or club, request one here by sending us an email.
Have questions not answered on the FAQ or Resource pages? You have options!
- Email us at [email protected]
- First Book educators can text CHANGE to 89304 for updates about the Time for Change Youth Challenge and additional changemaking resources.
- For youth participants (13 and older), text CHANGEMAKER to (571)622-1066 for application reminders and support.
- Sign up for our newsletter for updates about the Time for Change Youth Challenge and other opportunities.