The three winners of the FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest 2026 will get a funded trip to Rome. They will attend the World Food Forum from 12–15 October 2026. The winners will also share their stories in a video interview on the FAO elearning Academy homepage and social media channels. The FAO elearning Academy will be celebrating the winners and their stories.

Before submitting your application
Create an account on the FAO elearning Academy platform.
Explore available learning areas and complete courses of interest.
Earn certified digital badges.
Start preparing your short impact story (maximum 4 000 characters), reflecting how learning has shaped your knowledge, skills, and professional or academic path.
How to fill in the application form
Complete the online application form.
Use the same email address as your FAO elearning Academy account (required for badge verification).
Provide a complete and accurate list of your earned badges.
Include your impact story (maximum 4 000 characters).
Submit your application by 31 July.
After submitting your application
Applications will be reviewed by the FAO elearning Academy Evaluation Committee.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Finalists will be selected and informed individually.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.

The FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest 2026 wants to hear from you. Have you used the FAO elearning Academy to learn skills or to improve your studies or career? Maybe you have used what you learned to make a change in your community. If so, we want, you to share your story with us. You can enter by writing a story about how the FAO elearning Academy has helped you. You will need to show that you have completed courses and have certified badges from the FAO elearning Academy.The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) elearning Academy wants to hear your story and celebrate voices

Summary 

Deadline: July 31, 2026

Category: Contest, Fully Funded

Opportunity Locations: Italy