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The Youth Forum on UN Global Goals 2026 has 15 fully funded seats. A fully funded delegate gets airfare support, shared accommodation, meals on conference days, conference registration and a visa invitation letter for a four-day youth forum in Geneva, Switzerland.
The forum runs from 14 to 17 December 2026. It is open to young people aged 15 to 45 of every nationality and every educational background, and focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals, peacebuilding and global cooperation.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Switzerland (Geneva) |
| Organiser | Council for Global Affairs and Development (CGAD) |
| Dates | 14 to 17 December 2026 (4 days) |
| Funding | 15 fully funded seats (airfare support, accommodation, meals, registration), plus partially funded and funded forum access seats |
| Who can apply | Ages 15 to 45, all nationalities, any background |
| Application fee | US$15.99 (scholarship categories) |
| Deadline | 23 October 2026, 11:59 PM US Eastern Time |
What is the Youth Forum on UN Global Goals?
The Youth Forum on UN Global Goals (YFGG) is organised by the Council for Global Affairs and Development (CGAD). The 2026 forum is its second edition, held in Geneva, the city that hosts more international organisations than any other.
Over four days, delegates join workshops on the SDGs, development and peace, panel discussions with practitioners, roundtables, a guided Geneva city tour and cultural exchange activities. The forum ends with a closing youth declaration drafted by the delegates and a certificate ceremony.
What you get
Fully funded delegates receive:
- Airfare support
- Accommodation during the event (twin shared)
- Meals on conference days
- Conference registration
- A visa invitation letter
- A speaking opportunity
- Conference materials, a delegate kit and a certificate of participation
There are 160 places in total: 15 fully funded, 15 partially funded, 50 funded forum access seats, 40 self-funded seats at US$849 and 40 forum access passes at US$449. One scholarship application puts you in the running for all three funded tiers.
Who can apply
- Young people aged 15 to 45
- Every nationality
- Any educational background
- An interest in the SDGs, peace, development or global cooperation
Is there an age limit?
Yes. You must be between 15 and 45 years old.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No language test is listed as a requirement. The forum runs in English.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The application fee for the scholarship categories is US$15.99. It covers all three funded tiers and is non-refundable.
Do I need experience?
No. Students, young professionals and first-time delegates can all apply. Selection is based on merit.
Required documents
You apply through the online form on the CGAD website. Keep these ready:
- Your passport details
- A short summary of your education and any community or leadership work
- Your answers on why you want to attend
- A way to pay the US$15.99 fee online
How to write your application
With 15 fully funded seats, clear and specific answers help you stand out.
- Pick one SDG you care about and say why it matters where you live.
- Describe one thing you have done about it, even a small school or community project.
- Say what you want to learn in Geneva and how you will use it back home.
- Keep it short and real. One true example beats a page of big words.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official forum page using the button at the end of this post.
- Click Apply Now and start your scholarship application.
- Fill in the form and pay the US$15.99 application fee.
- Wait for your result by email.
- If you are selected, start your Schengen visa process straight away with the invitation letter.
Selection process
All applications are reviewed on merit and ranked across the three funded tiers. Paying the fee does not guarantee a place. Selected delegates are contacted by email.
Deadline
23 October 2026, 11:59 PM (US Eastern Time).
The deadline was extended from 18 October. The forum takes place from 14 to 17 December 2026, so selected delegates need to book a visa appointment quickly.
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