United Nations (UN) Youth Townhall 2026
United Nations Youth Office
Quick Facts
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About This Scholarship
The UN Youth Townhall 2026 will bring over 1,000 young people together in Heidelberg, Germany (8-10 December 2026) to build intergenerational trust, strengthen connections and create collaboration opportunities. Participants will engage in preparatory sessions, the main event, and commit to follow-up actions at local or national level.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Roundtrip travel ticket from country of residence to venue and back
- Terminal expenses (transportation to/from airport based on fixed UN rates)
- Daily subsistence allowance based on fixed UN rates
- Visa fee reimbursement after trip completion upon submission of receipt
- Support with reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
- Letter of invitation to support visa-related processes
- Information on safe engagement in UN conferences and meetings
- Preparatory information including event materials and reading sources
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of the event
- 2 Must be engaged in grassroots, local, national, regional or global youth-led initiatives, projects, groups, movements or organizations
- 3 Must be comfortable engaging in the English language
- 4 Must be available to actively engage in all days of the event and in preparatory meetings