Deadline 2026-10-05
Country Germany
Organization Centre for Diplomatic Advancement (CDA)
Field Leadership, Diplomacy, Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Global Issues
Funding fully funded Overview
The Youth Action Summit (YAS) 2027 is a four-day international youth conference organized by the Centre for Diplomatic Advancement (CDA). It will take place in Berlin, Germany, from January 11 to 14, 2027. The summit brings together over 250 young leaders, changemakers, students, and young professionals from more than 125 countries to engage in diplomacy, leadership training, policy dialogue, and cross-cultural exchange. It aims to empower the next generation of global leaders to create positive change.
Coverage
The summit offers three participation categories:
* Fully Funded Scholarship (50 seats): Covers round-trip airfare, shared 4-star accommodation, visa support (including an official invitation letter, visa fee reimbursement, embassy coordination, and documentation guidance), institutional visits, full access to all summit sessions and workshops, networking events, summit meals, an official certificate from the Centre for Diplomatic Advancement, a delegate kit, official merchandise, and opportunities for speaking and networking with delegates from over 125 countries.
* Partially Funded Scholarship (100 seats): Provides shared 4-star accommodation, visa support (official invitation letter, embassy coordination, and documentation guidance), institutional visits, full access to all summit sessions and workshops, networking events, summit meals, an official certificate, a delegate kit, official merchandise, and opportunities for speaking and networking. This category does not include airfare or visa fee reimbursement.
* Forum Access Pass (100 seats): Includes a visa invitation letter, a summit pass for access to sessions, and networking opportunities. Participants in this category are self-funded for travel, accommodation, and other expenses.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to applicants from all countries. Candidates should be students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, activists, or aspiring leaders. A strong interest in leadership, diplomacy, public policy, sustainable development, or global issues is required. Individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be willing to participate in the full four-day summit in Berlin, Germany. There is no IELTS requirement mentioned for this program.
Requirements
Applicants need to submit an online application form with personal and professional details and upload required supporting documents. A USD 20 scholarship application fee must be paid to be considered for the scholarship selection process. Specific documents are not listed.
How to apply
1. Visit the official Youth Action Summit application portal via the provided link.
2. Complete the online application form, providing your personal and professional details.
3. Upload all required supporting documents.
4. Pay the USD 20 scholarship application fee. This fee is necessary for your application to be considered for any of the scholarship categories.
5. A single application automatically considers you for the Fully Funded Scholarship, Partially Funded Scholarship, and Forum Access Pass categories.
6. Await the selection results and follow any instructions provided if you are selected.
Notes
The Fully Funded Scholarship is highly competitive, with only 50 available seats. If an applicant is not selected for the fully funded category, their application will still be considered for the partially funded or forum access pass categories. The summit will take place from January 11 to 14, 2027.