Youth World Summit 2026, Paris — Fully and Partially Funded Scholarship Seats Available
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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 around the world. The summit provides a global platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration on youth policy, leadership, peace, and sustainable development.
Organized by the Center for International Policy and Sustainability (CIPS), the summit is designed to connect ideas with action by empowering young people to engage with global policy frameworks, strengthen leadership capacity, and build lasting international networks.
A total of 100 scholarship seats are available through a competitive, merit-based selection process. These include fully funded and partially funded opportunities, ensuring broad participation and global representation.
Participants will represent their countries on an international stage, contributing national perspectives to global policy discussions and youth-led solutions.
Summit Themes:
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Youth Policy and Global Governance
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Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation
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Climate Action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Leadership, Diplomacy, and Global Citizenship
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Youth Participation in Decision-Making
Summit Activities:
Participants will engage in:
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High-level policy dialogues and expert panels
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Interactive workshops and masterclasses
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Leadership and skills-building sessions
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Youth-led discussions and case studies
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Networking and cultural exchange
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Certification and recognition ceremony
Eligibility:
The summit is open to young people aged 17 to 46 from all countries and backgrounds, including:
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Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students
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Young professionals and early-career leaders
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Entrepreneurs, researchers, activists, and volunteers
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Applicants from all academic and professional fields
