FAO Global Youth Contest 2026: Win a Fully Funded Trip to Rome, Italy
By: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)Last update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 35
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldNutrition, Sports and Health
LocationRemotely
Deadline2026-07-31
Opportunity description
The FAO Global Youth Contest 2026: From Learning to Impact invites young people from around the world to share inspiring stories about how they have benefited from FAO e-learning courses and transformed knowledge into real-world impact in their studies, careers, or communities. The competition aims to highlight success stories of young individuals who have used digital learning to create positive change, contribute to sustainable development, and address challenges related to agriculture, food security, and rural development.
Target Audience
- Young people interested in sustainable development.
- Students and recent graduates.
- Professionals working in agriculture, food security, and development sectors.
- Users of the FAO eLearning Academy platform.
- Young people who have completed FAO online courses and successfully applied their learning in practice.
Benefits
- A fully funded trip to Rome, Italy.
- Participation in the World Food Forum 2026.
- Coverage of travel and participation expenses.
- Opportunity to take part in a video interview and have your story featured globally.
- Visibility on the FAO eLearning Academy website and official communication channels.
- International recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- Networking opportunities with experts, young leaders, and changemakers from around the world.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Open to participants from any country or region worldwide.
- Applicants must be registered users of the FAO eLearning Academy platform.
- Candidates must have completed one or more FAO e-learning courses and earned official Digital Badges.
- Applicants must submit a story demonstrating how the acquired knowledge positively impacted their skills, studies, career, or community.
- Winners must hold a valid passport that remains valid until at least April 2027.
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