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Young Energy Ambassadors guidelines

Initiated in 2023, the Young Energy Ambassadors programme reflects the European Commission’s commitment to involving the younger generation in discussions on competitive, clean and fair energy transition. It aims at: 

  • increasing the involvement of young people in the European policy-making process related to sustainable energy;
  • boosting young people’s interest and impact in clean energy;
  • recognising and rewarding young people's contributions to energy transition.

Each year, approximately 30 young people (aged 18 to 35) from across Europe are selected as Young Energy Ambassadors for a one-year mandate based on an open call for applications. The programme is open to all ambitious young people involved in the energy sector in Europe – be it through studies, volunteering, professional or personal activities. 

The Ambassadorship programme activities will run from April 2025 to June 2026. Ambassadors will attend and actively participate in the European Sustainable Energy Week taking place on 10-12 June 2025 in Brussels (expenses covered). Several other opportunities such as policy dialogues, webinars, outreach activities and a mentorship scheme are also offered during the mandate. 

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To get inspired, discover more about the previous cohort and the European Youth Energy Day. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Meeting the following eligibility criteria is mandatory. Applications that do not meet these criteria will be excluded from the evaluation.

Geographical scope: 

The candidate must legally reside in the European Union, and their energy-related activities, projects, and actions must be carried out in at least one Member State of the EU.

Age: 

Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old, i.e. born between 1 March 1989 and 1 March 2007, at the closing date of the call for applications (1 March).