UfM Med Youth Lab Scholarship 2026 in Italy | Fully Funded

UfM Med Youth Lab 2026 is a fully funded hybrid skills-building program for university students and recent graduates. It focuses on entrepreneurial skills and is jointly organised by the Union for the Mediterranean and the German Development Cooperation. The program includes online training from October to December 2026 and in-person workshops from 14 to 16 December 2026 in Palermo, Italy.

Applicants must be between 18 and 29 years old, be nationals and residents of a UfM Member State, and hold a valid passport. They should be currently enrolled in a university program or have graduated within one year, with at least B2 level English or equivalent. Applicants must have no prior knowledge or experience in entrepreneurship and be available for both online training and in-person workshops. Previous participants may apply again if they meet all requirements.

The program covers travel costs, accommodation and other related expenses for the in-person segment in Italy. It also provides support for visa documentation. There is no application or participation fee. Full sponsorship is available to nationals of selected UfM Member States, while applicants from other UfM Member States can apply but must arrange their own funding to attend the Palermo workshop.

Full sponsorship for the in-person program in Palermo is available to nationals of Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, and Türkiye. Applicants from other UfM Member States are also eligible, but they must arrange their own funding according to UfM procedures and the available budget.

The last date to apply is 30 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Applicants should complete the online application form before this deadline and upload the required documents, including a two-minute English video, proof of university enrollment or graduation, and a copy of a valid travel document. Make sure to click submit to finish your application before the deadline.

Submit the online application form after logging in with your Google account. Answer the eligibility questions, fill out personal information and education details, and mention your background and learning expectations. Upload the required documents, read and agree to the terms and conditions, then click submit. Required documents include a maximum two-minute English video, proof of enrollment or graduation, and a valid travel document copy.

No. The forum has no application or participation fee. Travel costs, accommodation and other related expenses are covered for the in-person segment, and participants receive support for visa documentation. Full sponsorship is available only to nationals of specific UfM Member States; applicants from other Member States can participate but need their own funding.

No prior knowledge or experience in entrepreneurship is required. This year’s edition specifically targets beginners and brings together young students with no knowledge and exposure in entrepreneurship. Participants should be passionate about entrepreneurship and available for both online training and in-person workshops. During the program they will develop entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

The program is hybrid. Online training runs from October to December 2026, and in-person workshops take place from 14 to 16 December 2026 in Palermo, Italy, with the in-person dates noted as to be confirmed. Participants must be available for both the online training and the in-person workshops.

Yes. Participants who have already attended the UfM Med Youth Lab can apply again if they meet all the eligibility requirements for this edition. They must meet the age, nationality, residency, English level, and availability criteria, and submit all required documents before the deadline of 30 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST.