Ethos Fellowship for Young Scholars
An opportunity of a lifetime for young leaders aged 16-25. Learn alongside world leaders in systems thinking and permaculture during this free 12-week program.
Calling young people who want to re-imagine the world and explore possibilities for systemic solutions
Are you committed to creating positive change in the world?
Do you want to learn what systems thinking is and how to use it?
Do you want to be part of global regenerative solutions that restore the planet?
Do you want to meet and talk with people exploring big ideas, and share your love for this beautiful planet?
Learn with Fritjof Capra, a world-leading author, educator, activist and physicist
Entirely FREE of cost to successful applicants. The Fellowship is fully subsidised by the Permaculture Education Institute and Fritjof Capra.

This intake of Ethos Fellows will be working together on the Capra Course.
You will learn with one world’s major public thinkers, renowned author-educator-activist-physicist, Fritjof Capra Ph.D. You’ll even have the chance to meet and talk with him directly, and be part of a global alumni.
Hosted by the Permaculture Education Institute, the Fellowship is led by Morag Gamble, a global teacher of permaculture educators, eco-humanitarian, systems thinker, warm data fellow, podcaster, writer and filmmaker.
Supporting Morag is her daughter Maia Raymond, founder of the global Permayouth non-profit and a [pr]activist.
If you’re aged under 25 and ready to learn directly with world leaders in systems thinking and permaculture, apply now to join this free 12-week online program.
Next cohort begins September. Applications will be open in August.
Ethos Fellowship details
Syllabus — what you will learn
- Week 1 – Introduction to Systems Thinking
- Week 2 – The Web of Life
- Week 3 – Order & Complexity in the Living World
- Week 4 – Systems View of Evolution
- Week 5 – Mind & Consciousness
- Week 6 – Science & Spirituality
- Week 7 – The Systems View of Health
- Week 8 – Life, Mind & Society
- Week 9 – Life & Leadership in Organisations
- Week 10 – The Ecological Dimension of Life
- Week 11 – Systems Thinking & The State of the World
- Week 12 – Systemic Solutions
Weekly Commitment
Hours per week: 2 (to participate in online, live discussions and complete content).
If you engage consistently with the content and discussions, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion signed by Fritjof Capra.
Our zoom calls are on Sundays from 7-8pm (find your time) for 12 weeks.
Eligibility criteria
- Must be 25 years or younger.
- Have strong access to the internet and Zoom.
- Be committed to being part of positive change in the world.
- Have dedication to show up consistently and engage in the weekly discussions.