UNESCO SDG4 Youth Student Network: Opportunity for Young Individuals
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization is inviting young individuals globally to apply for the UNESCO Youth Student Network Program.
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The UNESCO SDG4 Youth & Student Network seeks to empowers youths and students to contribute to educational policy, advocacy, and innovation.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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UNESCO SDG4 Youth Student Network Abstract
UNESCO SDG4 Youth Student Network Details
The UNESCO Youth & Student Network is a global community of young leaders and experts dedicated to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) – Quality Education.
Managed by UNESCO, this Network empowers youth and students to contribute to educational policy, advocacy, and innovation. Members engage in various activities, including workshops, conferences, and collaborative projects, to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
The UNESCO SDG4 Youth & Student Network 2026 engages members in various activities, including workshops, conferences, and collaborative projects, to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
UNESCO SDG4 Youth Student Network Benefits
- Managed by UNESCO, this Network empowers youth and students to contribute to educational policy, advocacy, and innovation.
- Members engage in various activities, including workshops, conferences, and collaborative projects, to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
- Members participate in the Network in their personal capacity and serve for a period of 2 years: from January 2026 to December 2027.
- New members will also participate in inception activities together with current members between October and December 2025.
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UNESCO SDG4 Youth Student & Network Requirements
To be eligible for the UNESCO SDG4 Youth & Student Network, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 30.
- Be an active member of a national, regional and/or global non-governmental and not-for-profit organization of youth and students working in a field related to SDG4 – Education 2030.
- Be active in the fields related to SDG4 – Education 2030.
- Have no conflict of interest as per the Network Code of Conduct (e.g. hold government positions or employment in for-profit organizations and companies that may generate a conflict of interest).
Roles of UNESCO Youth Student Network Members
- Members of the SDG4 Youth & Student Network play an active role in advancing global education objectives.
- They constitute thematic working groups (such as on inclusive education, education for sustainable development, education in emergencies, global citizenship education, digital learning & AI etc.)
- They collaborate on a wide range of initiatives, such as writing policy briefs and factsheets, organizing events and webinars, and leading advocacy campaigns to promote inclusive and equitable quality education.
- They elect regional representatives to serve in an Executive Committee. This committee ensures effective coordination and decision-making on all Network-related matters and ensures liaison with UNESCO.
- Additionally, two elected members of the Executive Committee sit in the SDG4 High-Level Steering Committee, serving as youth and student representatives.
- They are responsible for regularly consulting network members and other youth and students on education topics, to ensure that the voices of these groups are amplified in high-level discussions, and contribute to policy dialogues and decision-making processes.
How To Apply for UNESCO SDG4 Youth Student Network 2026
To apply for the UNESCO SDG4 Youth Student Network 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Click the green button below to proceed to the UNESCO webpage.
- To apply, please fill in the online Application Form by clicking on the “Apply Now” button on the webpage.
- Throughout the application, you will need to provide detailed information about your current work as SDG4 – Education 2030 advocate.
- Make sure you familiarize yourself with the questions ahead of starting the application process.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: July 10th, 2025
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