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The Young European of the Year is given to young Europeans between the ages of 18 and 26 who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to a peaceful, diverse and inclusive Europe.
Opportunity Details
The award grants 5,000 euros for a six-month internship with a member of the European Parliament or with another European institution. It is also possible to finance a recipient's own project that promotes European integration. The award winner will become part of a European network and the jury of the Schwarzkopf Europe Award.
It was awarded for the first time in 1996, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the foundation, in the presence of former Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel.
To be eligible, an applicant:
To submit a nomination, it is mandatory to provide information about the nominee. In particular, you must answer the following questions: Why should the nominated person become the next Young European of the Year, and why is their engagement important in their specific context?
References such as links to social media accounts (e.g., Instagram, TikTok), websites, or articles related to the nominee's work are welcome. Additionally, information about the person submitting the nomination is also required. Nominations will be accepted until May 31, 2025 (11:59 pm CET).