FAO Global Youth Contest 2026: Win a Fully Funded Trip to Rome

FAO Global Youth Contest

A global call for young learners and professionals to share how the FAO elearning Academy supports studies, careers and practice. 

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FAO Global Youth Contest offers a fully funded trip to Rome to attend the World Food Forum (WFF) from 12 to 15 October 2026, with all travel and participation costs covered.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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FAO Global Youth Contest Abstract

  • Host: Food and Agriculture Organization
  • Location: Rome, Italy
  • Category: Competitions 
  • Benefits: Full Sponsorship
    • Fully Funded Trip to Rome
    • Participation in the World Food Forum (WFF)
  • Eligibility: All Countries
  • Deadline: July 31, 2026

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FAO eLearning Academy Global Youth Contest 2026 Details

The Global Youth Contest invites you to share how learning with the FAO elearning Academy has shaped your journey and enabled you to turn knowledge into action, whether by acquiring new skills, advancing your studies, career, or creating positive change in your community.

Take part by submitting a short written story on how the FAO elearning Academy has transformed your journey and how you have applied your learning in practice. Support your story with verified course completion and certified digital badges obtained from the FAO elearning Academy.

To celebrate and amplify young voices, three selected winners will receive a fully funded trip to Rome to attend the World Food Forum (12–15 October 2026), and will be invited to share their stories in a video interview featured on the FAO elearning Academy homepage and across its social media channels.

FAO Global Youth Contest 2026 Benefits

The FAO Global Youth Contest offers the following benefits;

  • Free trip to Rome in Italy
  • Participation in the World Food Forum (WFF) 2026
  • Winners will be invited to participate in a video interview featured on the FAO eLearning Academy homepage and across official UN and FAO social media channels

Purpose of the cFAO eLearning Academy Global Youth Contest

The contest aims to spotlight authentic and inspiring learning journeys that lead to impact, by amplifying young learners’ voices in the global agrifood dialogue.

  • Bring forward stories that show how learning with the FAO elearning Academy leads to tangible change in people’s lives and communities.
  • Share how you apply what you’ve learned in real-life contexts, from personal growth to community or system-level change.
  • Inspire peers by sharing experiences and lessons with young people from around the world.
  • Increase the visibility of youth voices and expand awareness of FAO elearning Academy opportunities.
  • Show how young learners are helping drive more sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems.

FAO eLearning Academy Global Youth Contest Requirements

To be eligible for the FAO eLearning Academy Global Youth Contest, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Be aged 18–35 years.
  • Be from any country or region, including underrepresented or vulnerable groups.
  • Be a registered learner of the FAO elearning Academy.
  • Demonstrate how learning has contributed to your knowledge and skills, or academic or professional development.
  • Have completed FAO elearning Academy courses and obtained certified digital badges.
  • The selected winners must hold a passport valid until at least April 2027.

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FAO eLearning Academy Global Youth Contest 2026 Selection Criteria

Your application will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Availability to participate in the global award process, including travel requirements.
  • Number of certified digital badges obtained.
  • Quality and clarity of your impact story, including clear evidence of how learning was applied.
  • Verified completion of FAO elearning Academy courses.
  • Your application as young learner belonging to underrepresented, vulnerable or marginalized group will be positively considered, in line with FAO’s commitment to inclusive participation and leaving no one behind.

How To Apply for FAO Global Youth Contest 2026

To apply for the FAO Global Youth Contest 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Create an account on the FAO elearning Academy platform.
  • Explore available learning areas and complete courses of interest.
  • Earn certified digital badges.
  • Start preparing your short impact story (maximum 4 000 characters), reflecting how learning has shaped your knowledge, skills, and professional or academic path.
  • Complete the online application form.
  • Use the same email address as your FAO elearning Academy account (required for badge verification).
  • Provide a complete and accurate list of your earned badges.
  • Include your impact story (maximum 4 000 characters).
  • Submit your application by 31 July.

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Deadline: July 31st, 2026

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