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Future Global Leaders: 18 Under 18 Award

Recognizing exceptional students worldwide who are creating meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Future Global Leaders: 18 Under 18 Award celebrates outstanding students under 18 who have demonstrated measurable community impact through their leadership initiatives. Our inaugural 2025 program received hundreds of applications from young change makers across six continents. Applications were evaluated by distinguished graduates from Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Yale University.

2025 AWARD WINNERS

Future Global Leaders: 18 Under 18 Award Winners

We proudly recognize these 18 exceptional young leaders:

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Eve Ang
Founded Immunova, leading a global network of 250+ students across 45+ countries to develop AI-powered cancer treatment solutions that achieved 40% reduction in unnecessary prescriptions and secured $10,000+ in funding.

Prerna Singhal
Founded Viksit Youth, raising ₹1,25,000 to support old age homes and orphanages while mentoring government school students and participating in prestigious programs including ISRO's YUVIKA.

Ana Gaur
Developed EcoEarth biodegradable bioplastic packaging with AI-powered waste recognition, earning publication in an international journal (Impact Factor 9.24) and winning robotics competitions.

Sarah Yasser El Gabery
Co-founded Yalla Success, an edtech platform empowering 50,000+ girls aged 10-18 across the Arab world through business, leadership, and personal growth programs.

Maya Gastli
Served as Graphic Designer for Beacon Scholars, an international research program receiving 900+ applications and connecting 110 exceptional students with university professors for research opportunities.

Jehan Ibrahim
Served as Brand Ambassador for multiple causes, raising funds through creative initiatives that vaccinated an entire village and creating educational platforms reaching 25,000+ students.

Vivaan Vasudeva
Founded SattuFusion, developing FSSAI-approved pediatric nutrition powder that has fortified 100,000+ meals for underprivileged children and supports 66  children undergoing chemotherapy.

Kaashvi Jain
Founded Boond, a menstrual health organization that educates rural populations and vocationally trains women to manufacture sustainable menstrual products, promoting menstrual equity across rural India.

Suhanee Soni
Founded FinSpire, a global financial literacy organization that has conducted 14 workshops across four countries, partnered with 7 NGOs, and reached 200+ domestic female workers while building a 40+ student team.

Saachi Sood
Founded Project Janam, converting shipping containers into mobile birthing clinics that impacted 2,000+ women, trained 3,000+ midwives, and decreased unassisted rural deliveries by 40%.

Keyaan Shah
Founded AbiliTec, developing AI-driven accessibility solutions including SignKraft, SpeechKraft, and SightKraft, with successful pilots in 4 schools and documented impact on employment outcomes.

Neil Lund
Advanced STEM education and robotics innovation, inspiring younger students through hands-on learning experiences and technical mentorship in emerging technologies.

Daniel Alejandro Cabrera Zegarra
Founded Desarrolla NGO and mobilized young volunteers to create innovative social impact projects—from AI-powered assistive technology to sustainable water systems.

Aditya Shrivastava
Founded Safehavens4kids, collecting $167,000 in donations over four years to support refugee and migrant children in the Boston area through strategic nonprofit partnerships.

Rhea Raj Agarwal
Founded the Financial Literacy Club at local middle school and conducted community-wide financial education through after-school programs, community events, and Girl Scout meetings.

Kashish Jain
Co-founded Talent X, providing skills and extracurricular exposure to underprivileged children in Gurgaon, Haryana, addressing educational gaps in underserved communities.

Nineesha Chumbhale
Founded ANVAYA Initiative, educating 11,500+ students about sexual violence prevention across Nashik, partnering with 1025+ District Council schools in rural areas.

Gauransh Khurana
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Developed EcoVault, an innovative energy-saving platform that sparked a nationwide movement through technology-driven solutions and human-centered design approaches.

These outstanding students have founded organizations, developed innovative solutions, and created measurable positive impact in areas including healthcare, education, technology, and social change.

Rising Leaders Recognition

We also recognize these 8 exceptional students who demonstrated tremendous promise:

Anshika Jhindal
Built a successful Bollywood dance business from age 13, teaching 85+ students with 300% enrolment growth, and using profits to raise $5,000 for rural Indian school children.

Dhakshithaa MN
Developed Urban Sutra, an affordable DIY robotic drain-cleaning solution costing under ₹5,000 that uses eco-friendly bio-enzymes to replace unsafe manual scavenging in Indian cities.

Avani Radheshyam
Created comprehensive cancer caregiver support systems addressing emotional, informational, and logistical burdens faced by families throughout the cancer treatment journey.

Aya Boutassamout
Founded the Rare Disease Youth Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has reached over 20,000 students and conducted awareness programs with 200+ participants.

Amarthya Shree N.
Founded EquiCareConnect, bridging healthcare access gaps through telemedicine and digital health education, particularly serving underserved communities with innovative policy-driven solutions.

Krishiv Uniyal
Founded Walk The Summit, a student-led nonprofit transforming lives of underprivileged children in remote Himalayan villages across Uttarakhand through educational and development initiatives.

Maitreyi Narayan
Developed a meaningful crochet-based community project that combines traditional craftsmanship with social impact, creating authentic connections across generations and communities.

Sunidhi Ajmera
Led the restoration of the LI TRIO Organ Donor Rose Garden in Eisenhower Park as an Eagle Scout project, creating a lasting tribute to honor organ donors and their families.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Winners were selected based on:

  • Measurable community impact with documented outcomes

  • Innovation and leadership in their initiatives

  • Academic excellence combined with real-world application

  • Sustainability and scalability of their projects

AWARD RECOGNITION

All winners receive:

  • Official Future Global Leaders: 18 Under 18 Award certificate

  • Social media spotlight featuring their story and impact

  • Recognition that enhances college applications and scholarship opportunities

  • Access to a global network of young leaders

ABOUT UNIVERSITY UNLOCKED

University Unlocked is a premier US college admissions consulting firm. We created this award to recognize young people who are already creating meaningful change and whose stories inspire others to take action.

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