Summary

The Young Leaders Union 2026 is an international youth leadership program held in Sydney, Australia, organized by EduTourism. It aims to bring together emerging leaders worldwide to collaborate and contribute to a brighter future. The program focuses on advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering leadership skills, promoting unity, and facilitating cultural exchange through educational tourism.

  • 🌏 Young Leaders Union 2026 Overview: Applications are open for the Young Leaders Union 2026 in Sydney, Australia, inviting international students and young leaders worldwide to participate in a global leadership and cultural exchange program.
  • 🎯 Program Goals: The initiative focuses on advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals, developing leadership skills, promoting unity and peace, encouraging cultural exchange, and supporting educational tourism.
  • 📅 Event Details: The program will be held from 27–30 November 2026 in Sydney, Australia, with applications closing on 1 September 2026.
  • 💰 Funding Opportunities: The program offers fully funded, partially funded, and self-funded options for participants from all nationalities.
  • ✈️ Fully Funded Coverage: Selected fully funded participants may receive benefits including airfare, accommodation, meals, certificates, and participation awards.
  • 🏠 Partially Funded Coverage: Partially funded participants receive accommodation, meals, certificates, and participation awards.
  • 🌟 Additional Benefits: Participants can gain skill development, personal growth, international networking, cultural exchange opportunities, global exposure, internship opportunities, post-event support, certification recognition, city tours, and potential fellowship opportunities.
  • 👥 Eligibility Criteria: Applicants from any country can apply. Eligible participants include students, professionals, social workers, healthcare providers, volunteers, and aspiring leaders from diverse academic backgrounds.
  • 🎓 Age Requirement: Candidates aged 16 to 45 years are eligible to participate.
  • 🗣️ No IELTS Requirement: IELTS is not required for applying to the Young Leaders Union 2026.
  • 💳 Application Fee: Applicants must pay a nominal application fee of £18.75, charged by EduTourism for event organization and management.

Designation

Participant / Young Leader / Delegate

Program Overview Table

FeatureDetails
Funded byEduTourism
Event Dates27–30 November 2026
Program CoverageFully Funded, Partially Funded, & Self-Funded options
Eligible NationalitiesAll Nationalities (Worldwide)
Application Fee£18.75

Research Area

10 Master’s Students at Universität Hamburg, Germany
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Open to all fields: There are no limitations based on academic background or professional sector. Candidates from any discipline are highly encouraged to apply.

Location

Sydney, Australia

Eligibility / Qualification

Italian Government Scholarship for MSc and PhD Students
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To be eligible for the Young Leaders Union 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 16 to 45 years of age.
  • Nationality: Open to citizens from anywhere in the world.
  • Backgrounds: Applications are encouraged from a wide range of individuals, including students, professionals, social workers, healthcare providers, volunteers, and aspiring future leaders.
  • Language Proficiency: IELTS is NOT required.
  • Travel Documents: While a valid passport is highly recommended, applicants can initially apply using their National ID and secure their passport before the event dates.

Job Description / Program Benefits

Selected delegates will participate in a 4-day leadership summit. Depending on the scholarship awarded, participants will receive various benefits:

Fully Funded Program Covers:

  • Round-trip Airfare
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Certificates & Participation Awards

Partially Funded Program Covers:

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Certificates & Participation Awards

Additional Program Benefits:

  • Skill development, personal growth, and global networking.
  • Cultural exchange and international visibility.
  • City tour of Sydney.
  • Opportunities to secure an internship or a fully funded fellowship in the UK.
  • The chance to represent your country at the United Nations Office.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the Official Portal: The application process is entirely online.
  2. Complete the Form: Provide your personal and contact details, and answer all required questions on the application form.
  3. Scholarship Section: Fill out the specific section to be considered for the fully or partially funded scholarship options.
  4. Pay the Fee: Proceed with the payment of the nominal £18.75 application fee using a debit or credit card (processed securely via Stripe).
  5. Submit: Ensure all details are accurate before submitting your application.

Last Date to Apply

1 September 2026 (Announcements regarding application status will be made during the first week of September 2026).

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