The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an advisory body that gives Europe’s economic and social partners (i.e. employers, trade unions, representatives of small businesses, farmers’ associations, consumers, etc.) the chance to issue their formal opinion on EU policies. Twice a year the ESC organises in-service training periods of long (five months) and short […]
Read MoreYoung Europeans of the Year Award
The Schwarzkopf-Foundation Young Europe aims to develop politically conscious and responsible young individuals and to foster support for the European process. Every year the Schwarzkopf Foundation awards, in co-operation with the European Youth Parliament the “The Young Europeans of the Year”. This opportunity allows for the nomination of a young person between 18 and 26 years old, […]
Read MoreGoogle Scholarship for Students with disabilities
The scholarship aims to break barriers that prevent students with disabilities from entering computing and invite them to become active role models and leaders in creating technology. Eligible applicants must: have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible disability be currently enrolled at a university in Europe or Israel for the 2023-2024 academic year; be […]
Read MoreTraineeships at the Committee of the Regions (CoR)
Every year year, the Committee of the Regions (CoR) offers a limited number of traineeships to young citizens from Europe and elsewhere, giving them the opportunity to gain work experience in a European institution. They can apply for an internship at the CoR or for a short study visit. Standard traineeship Each year, the CoR […]
Read MoreYoung Champions of the Earth
Young Champions of the Earth celebrates young people around the world tackling climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution. Who can apply young people aged between 18-30 (young artists, scientists, economists, communicators and entrepreneurs) residing in one of these global regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, […]
Read MoreEuropean Festivals Fund Emerging Artists
The European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA) programme supports the international career of emerging artists across Europe. It offers two types of grants: 1. Discovery Grants: 40 grants of €8,000 each for early career artists who will engage in residencies and receive mentorship, facilitated by a host festival and two partner festivals. 2. Springboard […]
Read MoreWTO Essay Award
The World Trade Organization has launched its 2024 Essay Award for Young Economists to promote high-quality research on trade policy and international trade cooperation. Eligibility Applicants must be Ph.D. holders or near completion and under 30 years old (or within two years of completing their Ph.D.). In the case of a co-authored paper, this requirement shall […]
Read MoreMOOC on Essentials of Youth Work
The MOOC aims at making youth work known to a wide audience and draw attention to its social value while providing an overview of youth work practices and policies across Europe. It will also present current developments in this field at European and national levels. Participants will: become more familiar with the “basics” of youth work (concepts […]
Read MoreClimateScience Olympiad
The Climate Science Olympiad is inviting young people, under 25 years old, from around the world, to take part in the Climate Science Olympiad 2023, find a solution for the world’s biggest climate change problem and become climate leaders of tomorrow. What it is The Climate Science Olympiad will take place online, and consists of four […]
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