Africa Europe Youth Award Scheme 2025 | €10,000 Grant

The Africa Europe Youth Award Scheme 2025, powered by the Africa-Europe Foundation, is a unique youth-led initiative designed to spotlight cooperation and innovation between African and European youth. This prestigious program awards up to €10,000 in grants to high-impact, visibility-driven initiatives while also providing recognition and capacity-building support.

About the Africa Europe Youth Award Scheme

The Youth Award Scheme of the Africa-Europe Foundation is back for its 2025 edition! This special edition is part of the #RoadToLuanda25, highlighting youth contributions ahead of the Africa-Europe Summit in Luanda, Angola (November 2025). The scheme recognizes, amplifies, and showcases the powerful role of young people in shaping the future of the Africa-Europe partnership.

Program Overview

Host: Africa-Europe Foundation
Category: Competitions
Eligible Countries: African and European Union member states
Award: Up to €10,000 grant + visibility & support
IELTS: Not required
Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Africa Europe Youth Award Scheme 2025, applicants must:

Be a youth-led platform or organization.
Be officially registered in an African Union (AU) or European Union (EU) member state.

Benefits of the Africa Europe Youth Award Scheme

Recognition: Get showcased as a leading initiative for international youth cooperation.
Grant Support: Receive a €5,000 grant along with tailored capacity-building support.
Special Award: One outstanding initiative will receive an exclusive €10,000 grant.
Inspiration: Inspire other youth leaders and communities through your visibility and impact.

Why Apply?

This award is more than just funding—it’s about recognition and global visibility. Winners will become part of an inspiring movement that celebrates youth cooperation, leadership, and innovation in strengthening the Africa-Europe partnership.