Take part in the European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2017!
If you believe that European consciousness matters, participate in this competition and win prizes.
The prize is awarded to projects made by young people which foster understanding, promote the development of a shared sense of European identity, and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community. The projects can focus on the organisation of various youth events, youth exchanges or online projects with a European dimension.
Who can participate?
Citizens or residents of one of the 28 EU Member States between 16 and 30 years old, either individually or in groups.
Citizens or residents of one of the 28 EU Member States between 16 and 30 years old, either individually or in groups.
Prizes
- The prize for the best project is EUR 7.500, the second, EUR 5.000 and the third, EUR 2.500.
- Representatives of the 28 national projects selected will be invited to a four-day trip in Aachen, Germany on 23 May 2017.
- The prizes for the best three projects will be presented by the President of the European Parliament and representative of the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen.
- As part of the prize, the laureates will be invited to visit the European Parliament (in Brussels or in Strasbourg).
- The prize for the best project is EUR 7.500, the second, EUR 5.000 and the third, EUR 2.500.
- Representatives of the 28 national projects selected will be invited to a four-day trip in Aachen, Germany on 23 May 2017.
- The prizes for the best three projects will be presented by the President of the European Parliament and representative of the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen.
- As part of the prize, the laureates will be invited to visit the European Parliament (in Brussels or in Strasbourg).
How to apply?
Applications in all official languages of the European Union are eligible.
The projects submitted for the competition must have started and:
a) finished within the calendar year (1 January 2016 and 30 January 2017) preceding the current application deadline or
b) be still running.
a) finished within the calendar year (1 January 2016 and 30 January 2017) preceding the current application deadline or
b) be still running.
Deadline: 30 January 2017.
The European Charlemagne Youth Prize is awarded jointly and annually by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen.
WHAT IF WE WIN?
The prize for the best project is €7500, the second €5000 and the third €2500. As part of the prize, the three European laureates are invited to visit the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
One representative of each of the 28 national winners is invited to Aachen for several days to attend several events, including the Youth Prize Award Ceremony, which always takes place two days before Ascension Day, the day on which the prestigious International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen is awarded.
The prizes for the best three projects will be presented by the President of the European Parliament and representatives of the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen.
Your project will also receive lots of coverage through the European Parliament’s and the Foundation’s media channels.
... and last but not least, your stay in Aachen will be a unique chance to meet and network with other dynamic young people from all over Europe, a platform to share your vision about Europe in front of European leaders and for many it will be the beginning of some long-lasting friendships with like-minded young people from all over Europe!
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