Funded Youth Exchange Program in Spain 2026 Covering Travel and Accommodation
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Nexus Public Policy Institute (NPPI) has opened applications for the Nexus Youth Exchange 2026, an international youth exchange programme taking place in Madrid, Spain, from November 6 to 9, 2026. The four-day programme brings together young people from different countries to participate in an experience focused on cultural exchange, collaborative learning, and dialogue on global issues.
The programme is aimed at students, young people, professionals, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, and individuals interested in creating social impact. It offers several participation categories, including fully funded and partially funded seats, as well as self-funded participation options.
Benefits
Fully Funded
Participants selected for the fully funded category will receive:
- Round-trip international airfare.
- Accommodation in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
- An accommodation confirmation letter for visa application purposes.
- Daily breakfast and lunch.
- An official invitation letter.
- Visa application guidance and support.
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
- Full participation in all Nexus Youth Exchange 2026 activities and sessions.
- An official participant kit and materials.
- The opportunity to speak or present an idea during the programme.
- A certificate of completion.
- A cultural tour and experience in Madrid.
- Lifetime membership in the Nexus Alumni Network.
Partially Funded
The partially funded category includes:
- Accommodation in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
- Daily breakfast and lunch.
- An official invitation letter.
- Visa guidance and support.
- Airport transfers.
- Participation in all programme activities.
- A participant kit and official materials.
- A certificate of completion.
- A tour of Madrid.
- Access to the Nexus Alumni Network.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants are eligible to apply if they:
- Are from any nationality worldwide. The organizers confirm that the programme is open to all nationalities.
- Are 16 years old or above, according to the published information for the 2026 edition.
- Are students, graduates, professionals, entrepreneurs, activists, young leaders, or individuals interested in global issues and cultural exchange.
- Have an interest in areas such as leadership, international cooperation, sustainable development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
- Are able to participate in the programme in Madrid during the specified dates.
- Are not required to come from a specific academic field.
- Are not required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. The organizers state that students and professionals from all nationalities may apply without these tests.
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