Bringing Youth Together for a Brighter Tomorrow: Applications are now open for the fully funded Youth Dialogue Forum (YDF) Dubai 2025! The Youth Dialogue Forum (YDF) Dubai 2025 is now accepting applications. It is a fully funded four-day international forum taking place from 25 to 28 September 2025. The Youth Dialogue Forum Dubai welcomes candidates from around the world to join the conference in Dubai, a vibrant international hub of innovation and diversity. The program aims to connect and engage young people to foster a brighter future. Aligned with the European Union Youth Strategy and the United Nations Youth Strategy, the Youth Dialogue Forum provides young changemakers with an invaluable opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to make a tangible difference in their communities and beyond. An IELTS/TOEFL score is not required. More details are provided below.
Details about the Youth Dialogue Forum in Dubai, UAE, 2025
- Host country: United Arab Emirates
- Location: Dubai
- Organised by: RiseUp
- Duration: 4 days
- Dates: September 25 to September 28, 2025
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: August 15, 2025
Financial benefits
The fully funded scholarship covers the following:
- International round-trip flight ticket
- stay
- Meals
- Group and goods
- Certificate of Participation
- Access to all sessions, workshops, and cultural segments
- Dubai City Tour
- Cultural exchange activities
- speaking opportunities
- Visa support letter.
The partially funded scholarship covers the following:
- All of the above are in the full financing category except for the airfare.
What's in it for you at YDF?
- Connect with experts from UN agencies, international NGOs, and prestigious academic institutions.
- Build lasting networks with changemakers from over 100 countries.
- Present your ideas and projects in a supportive, solutions-focused space.
- Dialogues and discussions with peers and speakers.
- Leadership training.
- Tours and cultural activities.
Eligibility criteria
- The Dubai Youth Dialogue Forum is open to all citizens.
- Open to youth leaders, students, youth, volunteers, and professionals.
- Must be 15 years or older.
- There are no restrictions on academic background.
Application fees
- $14.99
How to apply to the Dubai Youth Dialogue Forum 2025?
Applicants must apply online through the YDF website. The official website link is below.