INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EDU-SKILLS FOUNDATION
(International Foundation for the Improvement of Education and Skills among Youth)

Name of the Event: All-Russian School Olympiad in Entrepreneurship Last Date of Application: 30 November 2025 Link to Apply: The project is organized by the Skolkovo Foundation, RTU MIREA, the State University of Management, and the IT-Planet Center for R&D. Sber is a partner and co-organizer of the Olympiad. The project aims to develop a new generation of entrepreneurs capable of contributing to the development of the Russian economy and society. Who can participate? If you-

Name of the Event: PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers Last Date of Application: 25 November 2025 Link to Apply: The PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers recognizes twelve emerging writers each year for their debut short story published in a literary magazine, journal, or cultural website, and aims to support the launch of their careers as fiction writers. Each of the twelve winning writers receives a cash prize of $2,000 and the indep

Name of the Event: DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program Last Date of Application: 15 December 2025 Link to Apply: The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program is one of the world's most respected artist-in-residence programmes for established artists working in the fine arts, film, literature and music. These scholarships are aimed at extraordinary and internationally established artists from abroad. The Artists-in-Berlin Program is designed to offer its guests space for their creative work,

Name of the Event: ICANN Fellowship Program Last Date of Application: 10 December 2025 Link to Apply: The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the representation of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community. Eligibility: Candidates from all regions and sectors are welcome to apply to the ICANN Fellowship Program. Participants of t

Name of the Event: Summer Undergraduate Research Program Date: 3 July - 27 August 2026 Place: Lausanne, Switzerland Working Language: English Last Date of Application: 31 December 2025 Link to Apply: The SUR Programme 2026 hosts about 15 undergraduate biology or medical students from around the world to pursue an independent lab-based research project over the course of eight weeks. At the end of the summer, students present the results of their research in a poster symposium

Name of the Event: CERN OPENLAB Summer Student Program Date: 22 June 2026 Place: Meyrin, Switzerland Last Date of Application: 26 January 2026 Link to Apply: Responsibilities: Contribute to a technical or scientific project within an IT team. Learn from lectures delivered by world-leading scientists and specialists. Take part in discussions, workshops and visits to CERN’s unique facilities. Share your learning and experience with peers from a wide range of backgrounds. Eligib

Name of the Event: International Art Competition Place: Russia Working Language: Russian or English Last Date of Application: 2 February 2026 Link to Apply: The International Competition for Young Artists is a unique opportunity for young talents to express themselves and contribute to the cultural dialogue. The project will bring together artists from different countries and will help to conceptualize and convey the values of their Nation though art. The competition is desig

Name of the Event: McCall MacBain International Fellowships Last Date of Application: 13 January 2026 Link to Apply: The McCall MacBain International Fellowships enable globally minded Canadian undergraduate students to develop strong intercultural competencies and ties to different regions of the world through a year-long international experience. Eligibility Criteria: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident upon application Be aged 19-24 on January 1st of the year of ap

Name of the Event: Young Leaders Fellowship Place: New York and Vermont Last Date of Application: 3 December 2025 Link to Apply: MCW Global’s Young Leaders Fellowship begins with the Community Needs Assessment – A one-month community needs mapping that prepares young people, between the ages of 18-26, from around the world to understand their local communities better. After the community needs assessment, Young Leaders participate in a 10-day intensive in-person training prog

Name of the Event: Youth Future Summit Date: 5-8 February 2026 Place: Geneva, Switzerland Last Date of Application: 5 December 2025 Link to Apply: The Youth Future Summit 2026 builds on the vision of the United Nations Summit of the Future 2024 and the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY), creating a global platform where young leaders can shape the policies, ideas, and innovations that will define the next generation. Fully Funded Delegate: $16.99 (30 Seats) (Refundabl

Name of the Event: International Youth Conference Date: 26 November 2025 Mode: Online Working Language: English Last Date of Application: 26 November 2025 Link to Apply: Organizer: Russia-BRICS Project Office for International Youth Cooperation with the support of the Creative Industries Foundation of the Ulyanovsk region and the EternITy Digital Management Community. This conference aims to map the vibrant creative artists and innovators of the BRICS partner countries. The

Name of the Event: Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship Place: Beihang University, Beijing, China Last Date of Application: 15 March 2026 Link to Apply: In order to cultivate global governance talents with broad international vision, excellent comprehensive quality, outstanding leadership and cross-cultural background, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) implements Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship

Name of the Event: Global Essay Competition Place: Switzerland Working Language: English Last Date of Application: 1 February 2026 Link to Apply: The St. Gallen Global Essay Competition is a global student essay competition, offering students who study at graduate or postgraduate level around the world the opportunity to apply for participation at the St. Gallen Symposium. Topic Question: Disruption in Tech + Politics + Demography: What happens when they collide? Eligibility:

Name of the Event: Amgen Scholars Asia Program 2026 Date: 1 June - 6 August 2026 Place: National University of Singapore Last Date of Application: 1 February 2026 Link to Apply: The Amgen Scholars Program aims to inspire the next generation of innovators by providing undergraduate students with hands-on summer research opportunities at premier educational and research institutions across the globe. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan, the

Name of the Event: ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship Place: Australia Link to Apply: The ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship offers an opportunity for students from around the world to access one of multiple scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Eligibility: The Award is available to a commencing ANU student who- is defined as an overseas student under the terms of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and does not