Youth4Regions: the programme for young journalists

Sector: Media
Type: Other
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: European Commission

This is the European Commission programme for journalism students and young journalists. You will visit Brussels to learn more about the EU policy concerning different regions, as well as meet established journalists. The organisators will provide the accreditation to the events and cover travel expenses.

This is one of the thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.
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What do I get?
  • 5-days trip to Brussels from 10 to 15 October 
  • Trainings on journalism and EU regional policy
  • Mentorship from established Ukrainian journalists 
  • Working with renowned journalists during the EU Regions’ Week
  • Visits of EU affairs media headquarters and EU institutions
  • Participation in European Commission press trips to Member States
  • Accommodation, travel expenses and most meals covered 
  • Membership in the Youth4Regions alumni community
  • A chance to win the Megalizzi – Niedzielski prize
Can I apply?

The European Commission welcomes participants: 

  • Interest in what EU regional policy is doing in their region
  • Study journalism or have up to two years of experience in the sphere
  • Aged from 18 to 30 years old
  • Have Ukrainian citizenship
What do I need to apply?

You must prepare an article (2500 to 6250 words) or a video reportage (2 – 3 minutes) depicting a project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund or Cohesion Fund. You can choose one of the following topics:

  • Fair Europe: Cohesion policy for a just transition to climate neutrality
  • Green Europe: Cohesion policy for intermodal mobility
  • Cohesion for Recovery: Overcoming the pandemic together
  • Europe close to the citizens: Youth engagement

Specific projects co-financed by the ERDF and CF can be found online on the website.
 

How do I apply?
Fill out the online application form in English.
Good to know
  • The competition results will be announced on 9 August 2021.
  • You can only participate in this programme once. 
  • Contributions are accepted in all of the 24 EU official languages. In the case of video submissions, a written summary in English is required. 
  • Contributions that have already been published are not accepted.

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