Young Economic Forum
Get full details on eligibility, benefits, and application deadlines below.
Application Status
Country
Spain
Start Date
Sep 01, 2025
Deadline
Sep 22, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to students, young professionals, emerging leaders with interest in economic development / policy-making / global economics
- Age: 16 to 45 years
- All nationalities eligible
- Completed online application form (personal & professional details, motivation)
- Motivation letter / statement of interest (why you want to attend)
- CV / Resume, highlighting relevant experience or interest in economics, leadership, policy etc.
- (Possibly) passport or ID details (for visa invitation letter) – though not explicitly confirmed by all sources
- No IELTS/TOEFL or other standardized test required.
- There appears to be a small application fee (~USD 16.99) even though it’s described as "fully funded" on aggregator site
Scholarship Benefits
According to aggregator listings, the “fully funded” category offers:
- Return airfare / travel support to Madrid
- Accommodation (3 nights)
- Meals during the forum days
- Invitation letter (visa support) issued by Spain Business School
- Personalized forum merchandise, field visits, mentorship by economists
- Certificate of Participation from Spain Business School (SBS)
- Opportunity for internship at CIPE (Center for International Political Economy)
- 10-week virtual follow-on course scholarship (post-forum)
- Alumni badge/networking benefits
Application Process
- Go to the (iYesF) application link for YEF 4.0 (via their site)
- Fill in personal & professional details, upload your CV/resume and motivation letter, and submit application before deadline
- Wait for selection (based on motivation, interest, leadership potential etc.)
- Successful applicants receive an invitation letter (via Spain Business School) for visa processing if required
- Organizers handle logistics: travel, accommodation, meals, forum agenda, field visits, mentorship events
- Attend forum (9-11 Nov 2025) in Madrid, engage in sessions, workshops, field visits etc.
- After the forum, participants receive certificate and may access virtual follow-on course or internship opportunity