Youth4Regions is the European Commission programme helping journalism students and young journalists to discover what the EU is doing in their region.
What do they offer?
- Trainings on journalism and EU regional policy
- The chance to receive mentorship from established journalists from your country
- Working side by side with renowned journalists during the EU Regions’ Week
- Visits of EU affairs media headquarters and EU institutions
- The unique opportunity to take part as a journalist in European Commission press trips to Member States
- Accommodation, food and travel expenses covered by the European Commission
What do they ask for?
- Interest in what EU regional policy is doing in your region
- Background in journalism (studies or up to 2 years of experience)
- EU or neighbouring country citizen aged from 18 to 30 years old
- Availability during 8 – 14 October 2022
Application form
The application period is closed and the jury has announced the results to the applicants. Follow this page and @EUinMyRegion for updates on the upcoming Youth4Regions competition.
FAQ
Until when can I apply?
The application period runs from 11 April until 11 July, 17:00 CET.
Are there any age limitations or other criteria which will determine the eligibility of candidates?
The application criteria are: EU or neighbouring country citizenship, age 18 to 30 years and to demonstrate a real interest in journalism through studies and/or work experience. Applications from former participants are not accepted.
Besides EU Member States and the United Kingdom, which other countries are accepted in the programme?
These are EU candidate countries (Albania, Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey), potential candidates (Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo), ENI countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine*, Syria and Tunisia, as well as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) and EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland).
I am studying journalism in a communications degree. Am I eligible?
Yes.
I am working part-time for a news outlet. Am I eligible?
Yes.
I am no longer working as a journalist, but I used to study journalism 3 years ago. Am I eligible?
No. Only applicants with up to 2 years since graduation (calculated until the moment of the closing of the application period) are eligible.
I have been working as a journalist for 3 years. Am I eligible?
No. Only journalists with up to 2 years of experience (calculated until the moment of the closing of the application period) are eligible.
What themes should I focus on in my article and video report?
You must send a short article (2500 to 6250 characters), a photo or a short video reportage (2 – 3 minutes) depicting a project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (including Interreg) or Cohesion Fund. Your work should cover the theme of the current edition of the programme – youth empowerment.
What costs associated with coming to Brussels in October will be covered by the European Commission?
The Commission covers travel, food and accommodation.
If selected, how long will I be in Brussels for?
You must come to Brussels from 8 to 14 October.
