EUROPEAN YOUTH SUMMIT 2027
Second Edition
A Fully Funded International Youth Summit in Madrid, Spain
- One application, three scholarship categories
- Open to ages 18–50
- All nationalities
- No prior experience required
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IN
Location
EUROPEAN YOUTH SUMMIT 2027
Second Edition
- One application, three scholarship categories
- Open to ages 18–50
- All nationalities
- No prior experience required
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IN
20 January 2027, 23:59 CET
Location
What Is the European Youth Summit?
The European Youth Summit (EYS) is the Centre for Diplomatic Advancement’s annual gathering where young people from every continent learn diplomacy by practising it. The first edition in Geneva in June 2026 brought 207+ delegates from 120+ countries into the institutions of international Geneva, including the World Trade Organization and the Palais des Nations, and closed with the adoption of the EYS 2026 Summit Declaration.
Diplomacy in Action: From Dialogue to Delivery.
EYS 2027 brings 300 young leaders to Madrid to turn negotiation, cooperation and policy skills into funded projects that outlast the summit.
What delegates do in four days:
Six Themes, One Goal: Diplomacy That Delivers
Geneva 2026 covered diplomacy, global governance, peacebuilding, negotiation and global trade. Madrid 2027 keeps that diplomatic core and adds the tools today’s young leaders are asked to use: climate diplomacy, digital governance and youth-led project delivery.
Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Geneva introduced negotiation skills; Madrid runs full simulations with scored outcomes
Climate Diplomacy and Sustainable Development
NEW FOR 2027
Digital Governance and AI in Diplomacy
NEW FOR 2027
Multilateralism, Trade and Europe's Global Partnerships
Inclusive Leadership and Youth Participation
From Idea to Impact: Youth Project Delivery
NEW FOR 2027
Each theme feeds the EYS 2027 Madrid Declaration, adopted on the final conference day.
Organised by the Centre for Diplomatic Advancement
The Centre for Diplomatic Advancement (CDA) is an international organisation that trains the next generation of diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs and activists through youth summits, diplomatic-skills programmes and cross-cultural exchange. Since 2023 CDA has convened thousands of delegates from 120+ countries across Europe.
EYS 2026 speakers included the Director of Beyond Lab at the UN Office at Geneva, the Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe to the UN in Geneva, and experts from GICHD, the Negotiation Council Geneva and the Geneva Graduate Institute.
European Youth Summit 2026
Geneva, Switzerland (207+ delegates, 120+ countries, study visits to the WTO and Palais des Nations)
Civic Youth Forum 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark (sessions at UN City with UNFPA and UNHCR)
Youth Action Summit 2027
Italy
Why Attend a Fully Funded Youth Summit in Spain?
If you have been searching for fully funded international conferences in Europe in 2027, youth summits with free airfare and accommodation, or international opportunities for students and young professionals, the European Youth Summit 2027 in Madrid is built for you. Here is what sets EYS 2027 apart:
300 merit-based scholarships
50 fully funded, 100 partially funded and 150 Forum Access seats, awarded on the strength of your application, not your connections
Post-summit mentorship
Every scholarship delegate is matched with a mentor from CDA's network of diplomats, policy experts and alumni for structured follow-up after Madrid
Project funding
Delegate teams pitch youth-led projects at the post-summit and compete for CDA project funding to implement them at home or their host countries.
Truly international
Delegates from 120+ countries, with visa support and an official invitation letter for anyone who needs a Schengen visa for Spain
Learn diplomacy by doing
Negotiation simulations, leadership statements on the summit floor and a declaration you help write
Official certification
A certificate from the Centre for Diplomatic Advancement for your CV, LinkedIn and scholarship applications
Global alumni network
Join a CDA alumni community spanning 165+ countries, with priority access to future programmes
Who Can Apply for the European Youth Summit 2027?
18–50 years (For Scholarship Category)
All nationalities; applicants from developing countries, underrepresented communities and first-time international travellers are strongly encouraged
All educational backgrounds
Working knowledge of English (the official summit language)
No minimum experience required
Students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, journalists, civil servants and community leaders
Available for all four days (13-16 April 2027)
300 Scholarships in Three Categories
Submit one application and you are considered for all three categories at once. Scholarships are awarded on merit; the selection committee reviews motivation, leadership potential and the project idea you describe.
Fully Funded Scholarship
Everything covered: airfare, shared accommodation, visa reimbursement, meals, full summit access, post-summit mentorship and project funding eligibility.
- Round-trip airfare
- Shared accommodation in Madrid (13-16 April)
- Visa fee reimbursement
- Visa support, invitation letter and embassy coordination
- Summit meals
- Access to all sessions, workshops and simulations
- Study visits and networking events
- Post-summit mentorship
- Eligibility for project funding
- Official CDA certificate, delegate kit and merchandise
50 seats
Partially Funded Scholarship
- Round-trip airfare
- Shared accommodation in Madrid (13-16 April)
- Visa fee reimbursement
- Visa support, invitation letter and embassy coordination
- Summit meals
- Access to all sessions, workshops and simulations
- Study visits and networking events
- Post-summit mentorship
- Eligibility for project funding
- Official CDA certificate, delegate kit and merchandise
You arrange: Your airfare and visa fee
100 seats
Forum Access Scholarship
- Round-trip airfare
- Shared accommodation in Madrid (13-16 April)
- Visa fee reimbursement
- Visa support, invitation letter and embassy coordination
- Summit meals
- Access to all sessions, workshops and simulations
- Study visits and networking events
- Post-summit mentorship
- Eligibility for project funding
- Official CDA certificate, delegate kit and merchandise
You arrange: Your airfare, visa fee and accommodation
Paid Participation Categories
If you are not selected for a scholarship, or you want a guaranteed seat without waiting for the 5 February 2027 results, EYS 2027 offers three paid categories. Each builds on the one before it, and you can upgrade from a lower category to a higher one at any time before the summit.
INVITATION LETTER
Visa Only
SUMMIT ACCESS PASS
Summit + Visa
SELF-FUNDED (ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE)
Summit + Stay
| Inclusion | Invitation Letter$99 | Summit Access Pass$249 | Self-Funded Accommodation Package$499 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Summit Invitation Letter | Included | Included | Included |
| Direct coordination between delegate and embassy to assist visa processing | Included | Included | Included |
| Visa documentation checklist and step-by-step guidance | Included | Included | Included |
| Processing within 24–48 hours | Included | Included | Included |
| Dedicated delegate support desk by email and WhatsApp | Included | Included | Included |
| Option to upgrade to a higher category later | Included | Included | Not included |
| Access to all summit sessions, workshops and simulations | Upon upgrading | Included | Included |
| Study visits and networking events | Upon upgrading | Included | Included |
| Meals during the summit | Upon upgrading | Included | Included |
| Post-summit mentorship | Upon upgrading | Included | Included |
| Eligibility for project funding | Upon upgrading | Included | Included |
| Official CDA certificate, delegate kit and merchandise | Upon upgrading | Included | Included |
| Shared accommodation in Madrid (13–16 April) | Upon upgrading | Not included | Included |
Application Timeline
November 2026
Scholarship applications open
20 January 2027, 23:59 CET
5 February 2027
February–March 2027
13–16 April 2027, Madrid
Scholarship applications close on 20 January 2027 and results are announced on 5 February 2027.
How to Apply – Step by Step
If you have been searching for fully funded international conferences in Europe in 2027, youth summits with free airfare and accommodation, or international opportunities for students and young professionals, the European Youth Summit 2027 in Madrid is built for you. Here is what sets EYS 2027 apart:
Complete the online scholarship application form.
You apply for one category and are automatically considered for all of them, from Fully Funded through to Forum Access.
Tell us your story.
Answer short essay questions on your motivation, & your leadership experience.
Selection and notification.
The selection committee reviews every application after the 20 January 2027 deadline. Results are emailed to all applicants on or before 5 February 2027.
Prepare for Madrid.
Arrive in Madrid on 13 April 2027.
Selection criteria (published for transparency)
- 45%Motivation and clarity of purpose
- 45%Leadership and community impact to date
- 10%Diversity of the cohort by region, gender and background
Why Madrid
Madrid is the seat of Spain’s government and foreign ministry, a bridge between Europe, Latin America and Africa, and home to the headquarters of UN Tourism and the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB). For a summit about turning dialogue into delivery, it is a working classroom.
What Happens After Madrid?
EYS 2027 is the first CDA summit where every scholarship delegate continues with a mentor and a chance at project funding after the summit.
PROJECT FUNDING (team-based)
5 Projects
up to $5,000
Delegates form international teams in Madrid around one of the six summit themes
Teams submit a short project plan and pitch online post-summit
Selected teams receive CDA seed funding and mentor support to implement the project in their communities - Grants will be awarded to 5 Projects, for up to $5000
Funded teams report back through the alumni network and may be invited to present at a future CDA summit
MENTORSHIP (all 300 scholarship delegates)
- Matched with a mentor from CDA's network of diplomats, policy professionals, academics and alumni, based on your theme and region
- A structured follow-up cycle after the summit with group projects.
- Access to CDA's alumni community and priority consideration for future programmes
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European Youth Summit 2027 – Frequently Asked Questions
Is the European Youth Summit 2027 fully funded?
Yes. The European Youth Summit 2027 offers 50 fully funded scholarships covering round-trip airfare, shared accommodation, visa fee reimbursement, meals, full summit access, post-summit mentorship and project funding eligibility. A further 100 partially funded scholarships and 150 Forum Access scholarships are also available, for a total of 300 seats.