European Civil Protection Forum 2026 Youth Delegation
Brussels, Belgium • 3–4 November 2026
The European Commission is selecting young participants for the official Youth Delegation at the 9th European Civil Protection Forum. DG ECHO will reimburse selected participants’ travel costs within Europe and provide accommodation support for two nights at a flat rate of €168 per night.
About the 2026 Civil Protection Forum Youth Delegation
The 9th European Civil Protection Forum will take place in Brussels under the theme “Preparing today, ready for tomorrow.” The Youth Delegation will bring together 100 young people, combining participants nominated by Union Civil Protection Mechanism Member and Participating States with young people selected through the open call.
Selected youth participants will join dedicated workshops and interactive activities, engage with policymakers and practitioners, contribute ideas on preparedness and resilience, and help shape the Forum’s Youth Agenda.
What Funding Is Provided?
- Travel costs within Europe reimbursed by DG ECHO for selected participants.
- Accommodation for two nights, reimbursed at a flat rate of €168 per night.
- Participation in the official Youth Delegation and Forum activities.
Who Can Apply?
- Be 18–30 years old at the time of the event.
- Live in an EU Member State or a Participating State of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
- Eligible UCPM participating states listed in the call include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine.
- Have an interest or experience in civil protection, disaster risk management, preparedness, research and innovation, community resilience, volunteering, youth engagement, civil society or related areas.
- Be available for the full Forum on 3–4 November 2026 and an online preparatory meeting in late October.
Application fee: not listed. IELTS/TOEFL: not listed as a requirement.
How Participants Are Selected
The European Commission states that selection aims to create a diverse and balanced Youth Delegation. Applications are assessed using:
- Geographical diversity.
- Diversity of expertise and interests.
- Gender balance.
- Motivation expressed in the application.
How to Apply
- Read the official UCP Knowledge Network call.
- Confirm that your age and country of residence are eligible.
- Prepare concise information about your experience or interest in preparedness, resilience or related fields.
- Explain clearly how you would contribute to the Youth Delegation.
- Use the official call page’s Apply to join the Youth Delegation link and submit before 18 September 2026 at midnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Youth Delegation fully funded?
Travel within Europe and two nights of accommodation are covered/reimbursed. The official call does not list meals or all incidental expenses, so ScholarshipHubNow describes it as funded rather than fully funded.
Can applicants from Türkiye apply?
Yes. Türkiye is explicitly listed among the Union Civil Protection Mechanism Participating States in the official call.
Do I need previous civil-protection work experience?
No single professional background is required. The call welcomes diverse interests and experience across civil protection, resilience, volunteering, research, innovation, youth engagement and civil society.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is listed in the official European Commission call.
Official Sources
Verification disclaimer: ScholarshipHubNow verified this guide on 12 September 2026 against current European Commission sources. Only costs explicitly listed as covered are described as funded.
