Youth4Regions is the European Commission programme helping journalism students and young journalists to discover what the EU is doing in regions.

The Youth4Regions journalism competition invites young aspiring journalists to submit original works on projects co-funded by cohesion policy funds and the European Solidarity Fund (EUSF) in the form of articles, photos and video or audio reports.

What do we offer to selected participants?

Being invited to cover the  EU Regions’ Week in Brussels, working side by side with renowned journalists, with accommodation, food and travel expenses covered by the European Commission, Training sessions on journalism and EU Cohesion Policy, Mentorship and networking with established journalists, Study visits to EU affairs media headquarters and EU institutions, The opportunity to be shortlisted for the Megalizzi-Niedzielski Prize, The chance to become a Cohesion Correspondent 2027 covering EU policy on the ground during an all-expenses-paid two-week reporting mission

Who can participate?

Citizens of any EU Member State or EU neighbouring country , with an interest in what the EU and Cohesion Policy are doing in your region, aged 18 to 30 years old at the time of the programme (10-16 October 2026), demonstrating a real interest in a journalistic career through studies and/or work/ volunteering experience, with a maximum of 3 years full-time work experience after graduating.