Applications are now open for the European Youth Summit (EYS) 2026, a premier international gathering bringing together young leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across Europe and around the world. Taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, the global hub of diplomacy, the summit offers a four-day immersive experience focused on leadership, international cooperation, and youth-driven solutions to global challenges.
With fully funded and partially funded opportunities available, EYS 2026 invites motivated individuals to apply for a chance to secure a funded seat at one of Europe’s most impactful youth forums.
Application Deadline: March 10, 2026
Results Announcement: March 30, 2026
Summit Dates: June 5–8, 2026
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
The European Youth Summit 2026 is designed to empower emerging leaders through diplomacy, dialogue, and cross-cultural collaboration. Hosted in the heart of European and international policymaking, the summit provides participants with direct exposure to global governance, leadership development, and international networking.
The summit aims to cultivate a new generation of globally minded leaders capable of contributing to a more inclusive, innovative, and united future.
Participants will gain access to a transformative platform where European innovation meets global perspective.
Key benefits include:
The European Youth Summit is structured to encourage dialogue, innovation, and collaboration among diverse participants.
Core objectives include:
Through these objectives, participants actively contribute to shaping forward-looking solutions for shared global issues.
The European Youth Summit 2026 is open and inclusive, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
Eligibility criteria:
The summit encourages applications from individuals passionate about leadership, diplomacy, social impact, and global cooperation.
A total of 250 funded seats are available for EYS 2026.
Funding options include:
To be considered for any scholarship, applicants must submit their application under the Fully Funded category.
Applicants can choose from the following participation tracks:
Fully Funded
Includes:
Invitation Letter
Includes:
Forum Access
Includes:
Self-Funded
Includes:
The application process is straightforward and competitive.
Steps to apply:
Early applications are strongly encouraged due to limited funded slots.
Past participants of the European Youth Summit include human rights advocates, policy researchers, data strategists, cultural mediators, project managers, and emerging leaders across diverse sectors. Alumni consistently describe the summit as a defining experience that expanded their global perspective and professional networks.
The European Youth Summit 2026 represents a unique opportunity to engage with global issues, develop leadership capacity, and contribute to international dialogue from one of the world’s diplomatic capitals.
Applications close on March 10, 2026.
Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the seeking organization. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
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Call for Applications: European Youth Summit 2026 – Global South Opportunities
