Youth World Summit 2026 Paris — 100 Funded Scholarship Seats for Young Leaders

Youth World Summit 2026 Paris — 100 Funded Scholarship Seats for Young Leaders

The Youth World Summit 2026 will take place from 11–14 June 2026 in Paris, France, bringing together young leaders, students, professionals, and change-makers from across the world. It is one of Europe’s largest youth gatherings, focused on leadership, policy dialogue, peace, and sustainable development.

A total of 250 seats are available, including 100 scholarship seats offered through a competitive and merit-based selection process. These scholarships ensure global representation and provide young people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to participate in this prestigious international summit.

Scholarship & Participation Categories

Scholarship Seats (100 total)

  • 40 Fully Funded: Covers airfare, accommodation, meals, visa support, and certificate

  • 60 Partially Funded: Covers accommodation, meals, visa support, and certificate (airfare not included)

Guaranteed Participation

  • 50 Summit Passes: Conference access, networking, certificate, and visa support

  • 100 Self-Sponsored Seats: Accommodation, meals, full summit access, and certificate (airfare not included)

An optional official visa invitation letter is available for participants who require it, with guidance and support for visa processing.

Eligibility

  • Open to young people aged 17–46

  • Applicants from all nationalities and professional or academic backgrounds are welcome

  • Students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and activists are encouraged to apply

The Youth World Summit offers participants the chance to engage in high-level discussions, leadership development, cultural exchange, and global networking while representing their countries on an international stage.

APPLY: www.thecips.org/yws2026