Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Belgium Germany Latvia Romania Switzerland Turkey Worldwide
Europe
Overview
We are convinced that all young people should have the opportunity to experience Europe – regardless of their social and regional origin, their educational background or their financial possibilities.
Details
About the project
As part of our travel grants, recipients travel the continent with an Interrail Global Pass and get to know their European neighbors. During their journey, they engage with current political or social issues and document their findings in a video report. With their reports, they are the ones who are boldly telling new stories about Europe, making it more inclusive.
Goals and topics
Our travel grants promote encounters and exchange between young people across Europe and aim to strengthen European cohesion.
Each year, we set a thematic framework that reflects our focus on democracy, participation, and diversity in Europe. However, the grant recipients can choose their own and individual topics within this scope.
Why travel grants?
Europe means diversity. Experiencing this diversity is corner stone of European integration. Many young Europeans, however, do not get to travel internationally. For them, Europe remains unknown. By awarding travel grants, the Schwarzkopf Foundation seeks to enlarge the number of young travelers in Europe, which in turn fosters European integration and peaceful cooperation on our continent.
What is expected of me?
Our travel grants enable young Europeans to experience Europe. This should always take place by addressing a specific topic or question. The bigger topic is provided by our project partners (more on that below), the specific research focus, however, is up to you.
All travelers should conduct their independent research (interviews, surveys, etc.) and document their findings. The documentation can take the form of a written report, but can also be a series of photographs, a series of meaningful Instagram posts, a vlog, or a diary. You are responsible for planning your trip, finding accommodation, and selecting your travel destinations. All travels should be completed individually, e.g. not with friends or as part of a bigger group.
After the journey, our grantees are requested to submit a detailed report, not only reflecting on their experiences and impressions from their trips, but also explaining how they approached their research topic and what they found out.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Requirements and funding
Young people between the ages of 17 and 28 who reside in one of the EU countries*, Turkey, or Russia are eligible to apply. Scholarship recipients must submit their video report within 3 months after the end of their journey.
In cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, the project awards Global Interrail Passes for a set travel period. Details about ticket conditions will be announced with the official call for applications. All costs for accommodation, food, and video editing must be covered by the recipients themselves.
Unfortunately, the travel grant cannot be combined with other projects or undertaken as part of other initiatives.
(*) All 47 member states of the Council of Europe
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
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