The United Nations (UN) has announced applications for the 2026 Youth Townhall program for young individuals worldwide.
The United Nations Youth Townhall Program is a fully funded opportunity to Heidelberg, Germany to meet and network with other people, governments, the United Nations, civil society, the private sector and others.
In this post, we will provide you with the details of the program, its eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to apply.
United Nations Youth Townhall Summary
- Host Country: Europe
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Travel & Visa Costs | Accommodation | Daily Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 7, 2026
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United Nations Youth Townhall Details:
Applications are now open for the 2026 United Nations (UN) Youth Townhall.
The first-ever UN Youth Townhall will bring over 1,000 participants together in Heidelberg, Germany, to build intergenerational trust, strengthen connections and create new opportunities for collaboration.
Convened by the United Nations Youth Office together with partners, the Townhall will bring young people, governments, the United Nations, civil society, the private sector and others into one space.
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Eligibility Requirements for UN Youth Townhall Program 2026
To be considered for the UN Youth Townhall Program 2026, you must be:
- Between 18 and 35 years old at the time of the event
- Engaged in grassroots, local, national, regional or global youth-led initiatives, projects, groups, movements or organizations
- Comfortable to engage in the English language
- Available to actively engage in all the days of the event and in preparatory meetings.
Scope of the engagement
- Participate in all sessions of the 2026 UN Youth Townhall, taking place between 8-10 December 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany.
- Engage in preparatory sessions and experience sharing opportunities ahead of the event, ensuring safe and meaningful participation.
- Commit to follow-up actions at local or national level after attending the event
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Benefits of United Nations Youth Townhall Program
- Roundtrip travel ticket from the country of residence to the venue of the event and back.
- Terminal Expenses (transportation to/from the airport, based on fixed UN rates).
- Daily subsistence allowance based on fixed UN rates at the time of the travel.
- Reimbursement of visa fee(s) after trip completion, upon submission of receipt.
- Support with reasonable accommodations for young persons with disabilities.
- Letter of invitation to support visa-related processes.
- Provision of information on safe engagement in UN conferences and meetings.
- Preparatory information, including relevant event materials and reading sources ahead of the event.
Selection Criteria for United Nations Townhall Program
Final selection of youth participants will be made by the UN Youth Office, with support from online volunteers and the Youth Advisory Group to the UN Youth Townhall. Selection will consider gender balance, geographical representation and youth from underrepresented and marginalized groups.
The following criteria will be used for the selection of participants:
- Motivation to actively participate in the event, preparation sessions and follow-up actions after the event.
- Experience in engaging/working with grassroot organizations/networks and/or volunteer work related to sustainable development, human rights and/or peace and security across a range of themes.
- Experience and expertise in youth leadership, youth-led advocacy and/or intergenerational collaboration
How to Apply for United Nations Youth Townhall Program 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the United Nations Youth Townhall Program, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the program webpage.
- Proceed to the complete the 2026 United Nations (UN) Youth Townhall Application Form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the UN Youth Office at: youthparticipation@un.org.
Deadline: September 7, 2026
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