Apply! European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2019!

The European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen are inviting young people from all the EU member states to participate in a competition on EU development, integration, and European identity issues.

Projects can be submitted individually or, preferably, in groups. They should promote European and international understanding; foster the development of a shared sense of European identity and integration, and provide role models for young people living in Europe and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community.

Previous winners have been awarded for projects such as youth exchanges, events in the fields of sports, arts or culture or may take the form of online projects with a European dimension. Have a look here to read about previous winners’ projects.

Priority Areas

The ‘European Charlemagne Youth Prize’ is awarded to projects, which:

promote European and international understanding,
foster the development of a shared sense of European identity and integration,
serve as a role model for young people living in Europe and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community.

Prize Information

The prize for the best project is €7.500, the second, €5000 and the third, €2500.
As part of the prize, the laureates will be invited to visit the European Parliament (in Brussels or in Strasbourg).
One representative of each of the 28 national winning projects will be invited to the award ceremony on 28 May 2019 and a stay of several days in Aachen, Germany.
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.

Eligibility Criteria

Young people aged between 16 and 30 from any EU Member States can submit projects for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online via given website.

Eligible Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

For more information, please visit European Charlemagne Youth Prize.