Applications are currently being accepted for the Council for Global Affairs & Development Youth Forum on UN Global Goals Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Council for Global Affairs & Development Youth Forum on UN Global Goals Scholarship
The UN Global Goals Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded international youth forum held in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 14-17, 2026. It offers 80 scholarship awards across three tiers for participants aged 15-45 of all nationalities and educational backgrounds, focused on the Sustainable Development Goals, peacebuilding, mediation and global cooperation.
The forum is organized by the Council for Global Affairs & Development (CGAD), which issues official certificates and has previously convened the first edition in Istanbul, Türkiye. This second edition takes place in Geneva—the diplomatic capital hosting the UN Office, WHO, WTO and CERN—to connect youth voices with global policy.
Benefits of Council for Global Affairs & Development Youth Forum on UN Global Goals Scholarship
- Round airfare support (Fully Funded tier only)
- Accommodation — twin shared (Fully Funded and Partially Funded tiers)
- Stamped visa invitation letter
- All meals during the forum
- Forum materials and delegate kit
- Cultural exchange activities
- Speaking opportunity at the forum
- Workshop and session access
- Institutional visit — UN, WTO, WHO or CERN
- Official CGAD certificate
- Global networking opportunities (Funded Forum Access tier)
Council for Global Affairs & Development Youth Forum on UN Global Goals Scholarship Requirements
- Ages 15–45
- All nationalities
- Students and researchers: undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers from any discipline
- Professionals and entrepreneurs: early- and mid-career professionals, founders and social entrepreneurs
- Youth leaders and activists mobilizing communities around the SDGs, development and peace
- Policymakers, lawyers and judges working on governance, diplomacy, mediation and dispute resolution
- No specific academic background required
- No language is compulsory; the official working language is English
- Passionate about the SDGs, development, diplomacy, mediation and peace are encouraged to apply
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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