The Schwarzkopf Foundation Young European of the Year Prize

Deadline: 27-Feb-2022

The Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe is seeking nominations for the Young European of the Year Prize to young Europeans between the ages of 18 and 26 who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to a peaceful, diverse and inclusive Europe.

The Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe is looking for young, committed young people between the age of 18 and 26 who make Europe a better place through their engagement to a pluralistic, open European society of solidarity or to fight against injustice and all forms of discrimination.

Through their commitment and dedication, they inspire other young people and show leadership and responsibility in their field of engagement.

Benefits

• The prize grants 5,000 euros for a six-month internship with a member of the European Parliament or with another European institution.
• It is also possible to finance a recipient’s own project that promotes European integration.
• The award winner will become part of a European network and the jury of the Schwarzkopf Europe Award.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for nomination, the nominee must be between 18 and 26 years old and active in at least one of the member states of the Council of Europe.

Nomination Process

• Nominations take place every year in the autumn and are open to the public.
• Anyone can propose candidates for the award.
• The prize is awarded by a jury consisting of members of Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe and representation of the European Commission in Germany, in cooperation with the European Youth Forum.
  

For more information, visit https://schwarzkopf-stiftung.de/en/awards/young-european-of-the-year/