Helsinki Security Forum 2025 in Finland (Fully Funded)

To all the young aspiring professionals having an interest in foreign and security policy, we are here with an exciting, fully funded international forum taking place in Europe that you should not miss out on. You heard it right, the applications are now invited to apply for the Helsinki Security Forum 2025, scheduled to take place in Helsinki, one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities of Finland, from September 19-21, 2025. A flagship event of foreign and security policy is seeking applications from young intellectuals passionate about European Defence and security from all around the world to apply and bring a fresh perspective to the security forum.

The forum is exclusively designed for young professionals aged under 30 with relevant professional and academic backgrounds in the areas related to defence, security, and international relations, or other related fields. The application process is online via the official Helsinki Security Forum portal. Applicants interested in this international security forum need to submit their application before August 26th, 2025. This is your chance to participate in one of the high-level events on foreign and security policy in Europe; therefore, don’t miss out. Read more details about the forum below.

Helsinki Security Forum 2025 Overview

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Eligibility Criteria

The forum is accepting applications from applicants, meet the following criteria:

• The Security forum is accepting applications from all nationals
• Individuals aged under 30 belonging to relevant backgrounds are invited
• Applicants must possess relevant professional or academic experience in the areas of security, defence, international relations, or other similar areas
• Committed to sharing their HSF experience and takeaways on the social media platforms

HSF 2025 Benefits

The HSF Forum at Helsinki offers a wide range of benefits, such as:

• An opportunity to attend a high-level security event in Europe
• Delegates will share ideas and bring fresh perspectives to the most pressing security issues
• Connect with peers and experts who have the same interests and fields
• Delegates’ essays will be published on the HSF official website
• The forum covers Travel and accommodation expenses

Selection Criteria

The selection is based on:

• Applicants with relevant backgrounds
• Online Application form
• An essay on a security or defence topic (700-1000 Words)

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About Essay

The essay plays a vital role in forum selection. Individuals are required to submit an essay that focuses on the relevant defence and security issues. Your essay must share your own views on key issues related to European security, defence, and foreign policy, aligning with the Forum theme, which is: ” Helsinki Security Forum 2025 – The Hour of Europe”. 

Important Dates

• Application window: August 12-26, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 26th, 2025

How to Apply for 2025 Helsinki Security Forum?

The application process is online; applicants fulfilling the above criteria need to submit an online application via the HSY official portal. For more details and the online application, visit the official link below.

APPLY FOR 2025 HSY SECURITY FORUM

If you have any queries related to the forum, you may contact us at: hsf@fiia.fi

FAQ’S 

• HSY is one of the most anticipated security forums established in 2022 by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) that aims to gather security and defence experts from all around the world to discuss the pressing security challenges that are relevant to Finland and the European region.

• The duration of the forum is 3 days, which will take place from 19-21 September 2025

• Yes, the forum offers travel and accommodation support.

• The visa-related issues need to be addressed independently by the individuals