The UK-Germany Youth Summit is a fully funded opportunity for young people aged 18 to 25 years to participate in an educational summit in Berlin, Germany. The summit awards only 70 participants from the UK and Germany to engage in workshops and discussions on democracy and civic engagement. The summit covers all travel expenses, including accommodation and meal costs, from the 19th to the 22nd of March 2026. Applications are currently open and close on January 25, 2026.
About The UK-Germany Youth Summit 2026
The UK-Germany Youth Summit 2026 is an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ), the UK Department for Education (DfE) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The summit aims to connect 70 youths aged 18 to 25 from the UK and Germany with a focus on democracy and civic engagement discussions.
The summit is anchored by the International Youth Service of the Federal Republic of Germany and the British Council (IJAB) and is expected to run from the 19th to the 22nd of March 2026. Successful applicants will be notified in February 2026, and all expenses are paid for the summit, including accommodation, travel and meal costs, except pocket money.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: Funding amount not publicly specified.
- Maximum award: Funding amount not publicly specified.
- Project duration supported: 19-22 March 2026
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Who Can Apply to the UK-Germany Youth Summit
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- Eligible organisation types: Youths
- Registration requirements:
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- Applicants must be based in the United Kingdom for more than 2 years.
- Must have completed at least 2 years of formal education in the UK.
- Must be 18 -25 years old.
- Applicants should have a good understanding of english language.
- Geographic eligibility: United Kingdom and Germany
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Democracy
- Civic engagement.
Application Process
- Complete the online registration form before January 25, 2026.
- Successful applicants will receive a confirmation notification by February 2026.
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Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Basic details of applicants, including age and location.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 25 January 2026
- Notification timeline: February 2026.
Selection Notes
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- The summit award is highly competitive, with only 70 people allowed to participate.
- Priority focus areas:
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- Democracy
- Civic engagement
- Cultural exchange
- Exclusions:
- Applicants older than 25 years.
- Applicants outside Germany and the United Kingdom
Official Source of the UK-Germany Youth Summit
- Official Application Page: https://t.co/W3wP5KJr87
