Applications are open for Africa-Europe Foundation Youth Awards Scheme 2025. The Africa-Europe Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme, launched under the banner of #RoadToLuanda25. This special call for applications seeks to recognise, support, and amplify the efforts of young people who are driving meaningful cooperation between Africa and Europe.
In the lead-up to the Africa-Europe Summit in Luanda, Angola (November 2025), this initiative focuses on making visible the contributions of youth to the bi-continental partnership. Whether your work is grassroots or cross-continental, this is your opportunity to inspire others and receive strategic recognition for your efforts.
About the Awards Scheme
The Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme is an initiative of the Africa-Europe Foundation, committed to strengthening intercontinental cooperation by placing young people at the center of action. It is designed to:
- Highlight youth-led efforts that contribute to a stronger, fairer, and more collaborative Africa-Europe Partnership.
- Provide financial and institutional backing to expand and sustain youth-driven impact.
- Act as a platform for storytelling, dialogue, and collective visibility in the lead-up to landmark political and social moments.
This year’s special edition is a key pillar of our preparation for the Luanda Summit 2025, where youth voices will help shape the strategic future of Africa-Europe cooperation.
This call aims to support youth-led and youth-focused projects that bring visibility to real actions, campaigns, and voices contributing to a more connected and meaningful partnership between the two continents. From local dialogues to creative digital campaigns, selected initiatives will highlight how young people are shaping this cooperation.
Africa-Europe Foundation Youth Awards Scheme Benefits
Participating in the Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme offers multiple strategic benefits:
- Recognition at a Continental Level
- Be recognised as a leading youth initiative contributing to international cooperation and development between Africa and Europe. Selected initiatives will be featured in Africa-Europe Foundation communications, events, and media outreach.
- Financial and Capacity-Building Support
- Receive a grant of €5,000 to support your initiative. Awardees will also benefit from tailored capacity-building and mentoring by the Africa-Europe Foundation and its partners.
- Visibility and Influence
- Engage directly with policymakers, experts, and fellow youth leaders. Your work will be showcased as part of the #RoadToLuanda25 journey, building visibility and influence ahead of the November summit.
- Special Award of €10,000
- In addition to the general grants, a high-impact initiative will be awarded a €10,000 Special Visibility Award for outstanding contribution to cooperation, communication, and innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Youth organisations and youth-led platforms registered in AU or EU member states.
- We want to make visible existing or new initiatives that demonstrate Africa-Europe in action and the impact of the Africa-Europe Partnership at a local or cross-continental level.
How To Apply for Africa-Europe Foundation Youth Awards Scheme
To apply, applicants are required to submit the online application form including:
- Organisation profile and contact info (legal and fiscal registration)
- A 500-word concept note (objective, format, target audience)
- A 200-word impact plan (reach, methods, visibility)
- A budget summary (use of funds, any co-financing)
- Proof of legal and fiscal registration (mandatory).
- Proof of Bank ownership certificate.
- Applications must be written in English.
Application Deadline: 1st of September 2025
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