European Commission OCT Youth Network 2026–2027Complete Fellowship Guide
Apply for the European Commission OCT Youth Network 2026–2027. Secure a fully funded 1-year EU leadership fellowship with a study trip to Brussels.
Are you a young leader connected to one of the EU’s Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)?
- Age limit
- 20–28 years
- Degree
- Open to students, graduates & working professionals
- Experience
- Not specifically required
Can you apply?
The most important eligibility requirement is your connection to an EU Overseas Country or Territory.
This can be particularly important for applicants who may have a connection through residence, family, education or professional engagement, depending on the official call.
What you get
Selected participants receive support for key programme activities, including:
- Sponsored study visit to Brussels
- Leadership and policy-development activities
- International networking with other OCT youth representatives
- Online workshops and capacity-building sessions
Applying
Common questions
Is this fully funded youth leadership… funded?
Programme-related travel and participation costs
Who can apply?
Education: Open to students, graduates & working professionals
Age: 20–28 years
Is there an application fee?
$0
When is the deadline?
30th August 2026 (23:59 CEST)
How do I apply?
Apply directly on the official website: ec.europa.eu. Potenue does not collect applications.
Full description
Are you a young leader connected to one of the EU’s Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)? The OCT Youth Network, supported by the European Commission, brings together young people from OCT communities to participate in policy discussions, leadership activities and international collaboration.
Financial Reality & Out-of-Pocket Logistics
While participation and core travel/study components are fully funded by the European Commission:
- Local Logistics: Participants are responsible for managing minor personal administrative tasks, such as obtaining a valid passport or arranging local transit to their departure airport.
- Stipend Structure: This is an honorary youth network and leadership fellowship focused on policy dialogue and advocacy rather than a full-time salaried employment contract.
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All quick facts
- Opportunity Type
- Fully Funded Youth Leadership Programme
- Education Level
- Open to students, graduates & working professionals
- Age Limit
- 20–28 years
- Eligible Applicants
- Young people with a direct connection to an EU Overseas Country or Territory (OCT)
- Eligible OCTs
- Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Greenland, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna, and the Falkland Islands
- Study Level
- No specific degree requirement stated
- Work Experience
- Not specifically required
- Nomination Required
- No
- Application Fee
- $0
- Programme Duration
- 1 year
- Location
- Primarily virtual, with an in-person study visit to Brussels
- Funding
- Programme-related travel and participation costs
- Deadline
- 30th August 2026 (23:59 CEST)
- Application Method
- Online application through the official programme portal
