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Are you a young innovator? The NÖVA Global Student Ambassadors 2025 application process is currently available. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Opportunity Details
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is the world’s largest annual hackathon, engaging 57,000+ participants from 185+ countries in 2023 to solve challenges on Earth and in space using NASA’s open data. In 2025, with 18 new global challenge statements spanning climate, AI, disaster preparedness, and sustainability, NÖVA has been selected as an Official Amplification Collaborator. To expand participation and bridge global themes with local contexts, NÖVA is launching the Global Student Ambassadors 2025 program, mobilizing 50-100 student leaders across 15+ countries.
Ambassadors will act as influencers, mobilizers, and storytellers, raising awareness before the hackathon, amplifying participation during, and sustaining youth-led impact afterward. Through this journey (Learn → Launch → Lead), they will promote NASA Space Apps, adapt global challenges to local realities, and link peers to NÖVA’s long-term ecosystem, especially the Balloon Fund, which supports young innovators in moving from ideas to prototypes and real-world solutions.
Recognition & Credentials | Official e-certificate from NÖVA
Digital badges for Linkedin and Professional Portfolios
Global Exposure & Networking | Join a global cohort of 50-100 ambassadors from 15+ countries
Opportunity to collaborate with peers across regions and disciplines
Featured on NÖVA’s website and social media
Priority access to future opportunities, funding, and continued roles within NÖVA Ecosystem
Undergraduate or graduate student (any field of study).
Enrolled in a recognized university, college, or polytechnic.
Basic proficiency in English (other languages are an asset).
Motivation & commitment to innovation and community building.
Leadership & communication skills to mobilize peers online/offline.
Network access via student clubs, organizations, or social platforms.
Creativity & Local Insight in adapting NASA challenges to local issues (see local challenges here)
Reliability to complete at least 3 verified activities and submit reflections.
Follow NÖVA on social media, check our post about this program and comment your name & country! Instagram, Facebook/Meta, or LinkedIn (all handled @novaonyourside)
Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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