Empower Your EU Initiative: Apply for the 2024 European Charlemagne Youth Prize

Are you between the ages of 16 and 30 and passionate about making a difference in the European Union? Here’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss! The 2024 Charlemagne Youth Prize is now accepting applications, offering young innovators the chance to secure funds to further develop their projects with an EU dimension.

The European Charlemagne Youth Prize, jointly awarded by the European Parliament and the International Charlemagne Prize Foundation in Aachen, celebrates the outstanding efforts of young people driving change with a strong EU focus. Since its inception in 2008, the prize has seen over 5,350 projects vying for recognition, highlighting the depth of youth engagement and innovation across Europe.

Applications for the 2024 edition are currently open, welcoming submissions until midnight on February 12th. This prestigious award presents an opportunity for young visionaries to showcase their initiatives and gain recognition on a European stage.

What’s at stake? Three winning projects will emerge from the pool of 27 nominees selected by national juries in each EU country. The first prize winner will receive €7,500, the second prize €5,000, and the third prize €2,500. Beyond the financial rewards, winners will have the chance to attend the award ceremony on May 7th, 2024, in Aachen, Germany, alongside representatives from all 27 national winning projects.

To be eligible for consideration, projects must align with the following criteria:

  • 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
  • Offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community

For more details and to submit your application, visit the official website of the Charlemagne Youth Prize. Still have questions? Reach out to youth@ep.europa.eu for further assistance.

Don’t miss this chance to propel your EU-focused initiative to new heights and inspire positive change across Europe. Apply now and let your vision shine on the European stage!