ocation: Paris, France.
Organizer: Headway Institute of Strategic Alliance (HISA).
Event Dates: October 15 to 18, 2026.
Length: 4 days.
Support: Fully Funded and Partial Funded.
Deadline: 20 July 2026.
Open To: Ages 18–40.
The Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris is now open for applications. It will take place in Paris, France, and it is presented as a four-day summit for young leaders, changemakers, and policy advocates from across the world. The source says up to 500 participants from over 120 countries will join, and around 350 scholarships are available globally.
Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris
This festival is hosted by HISA and described as a four-day international youth leadership and Dialogue Summit. It is also presented as one of the largest fully funded youth forums in Europe. Furthermore, the programme is open to applicants aged 18 to 40, and HISA asks selected participants to attend all four days from October 15 to 18, 2026.
Funding and Coverage
The source lists three participation routes. The scholarship options and coverage are as follows:
✓ 100 Fully Funded Scholarships include round airfare support, full visa fee reimbursement, shared accommodation for 3 nights in Paris, daily breakfast and forum meals, full festival access, official HISA merchandise and welcome kit, a youth statement speaking opportunity, official HISA certification, and mentorship access.
✓ 100 Partially Funded Scholarships include shared accommodation for 4 nights in Paris, daily breakfast and forum meals, full festival access, official HISA merchandise and welcome kit, a youth statement speaking opportunity, official HISA certification, and mentorship access.
✓ 150 Festival Pass Scholarships include full festival access, official HISA merchandise and welcome kit, a youth statement speaking opportunity, official HISA certification, and mentorship access.
Also Read: Youth Leadership Certification Cambridge 2026 (Fully Funded).
Eligibility for Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris
The source gives these eligibility details:
• Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old at the time of the event. Those outside this range may apply under paid categories.
• All nationalities are welcome. Applications are especially encouraged from South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Pacific Islands.
• A working proficiency in spoken and written English is required because all programme activities will be conducted in English.
• No specific academic or professional background is required. Students, graduates, NGO workers, civil servants, entrepreneurs, artists, activists, researchers, and young professionals may apply.
• Selected participants must be available for the full four-day programme from October 15 to 18, 2026, and take part in all sessions, workshops, and activities.
Application Details
To apply, submit an online application and pay the application fees. The official application page is linked in the source.
Deadline
The last date to apply is 20 July 2026.
