Today, we have updated the list and have added some more exciting summer programs that are being offered in Europe. Today, we have decided to compile a list of Summer programs in Europe that are currently accepting applications for the year 2025.
The programs that we have compiled today are being offered to students, graduates, and professionals from all around the world. An exciting opportunity for talented and self-motivated applicants to invest in a meaningful and transformative summer. The summer programs are offered throughout the year by the top organizations and institutions to provide individuals with world-class knowledge and experience, as well as a chance to immerse themselves in Europe’s dynamic culture. Tailored program exclusively designed for the talented and self-motivated individuals who are committed to challenging themselves and making the most of their summer break.
Today, we have compiled a list of programs that are being offered in Spain, Poland, Turkey, Switzerland, Hungary Netherlands and Germany. Now, without wasting any time, let’s dive into the list and make your summer 2025 Unforgettable.
List of Fully Funded Summer Programs in Europe 2025
1. University of PAVIA Short-term Scholarship
The University of Pavia, Italy, in partnership with International Cooperation and Development, is offering short-term scholarships to visiting scholars from developing countries. The call for the scholarship is currently open and inviting applications from visiting scholars with at least 2 years of teaching or work experience in any reputed organization or institution. The scholarship offers comprehensive support that covers all the costs related to the program. The duration of the program is 4-12 weeks.
- Country: Italy
- Institute: University of Pavia
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: May 31st, 2025
- Details: University of Pavia Short-term Scholarship
2. ICRC Traineeship Program 2026
The International Committee of the Red Cross is inviting applications for the traineeship program in the Legal Division. The traineeship is exclusively designed for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing their degree in the areas related to Law, international relations, or related areas, with at least one year of professional work experience. The duration of the ICRC traineeship is 1 year, which is scheduled to take place at the ICRC Headquarters in Geneva from February 2026.
- Location: ICRC HQ, Geneva
- Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross
- Duration: 1 Year
- Position: Associate
- Deadline: June 1st, 2025
- Visit: ICRC Traineeship Program
3. RIFS Fellows Programme in Germany
Want to experience cutting-edge research in the heart of Europe? The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) is calling for the RIFS fellowship program that will take place in Potsdam, Germany. The fellows program is inviting applications from applicants from any academic or professional background from all around the world. The objective of the program is to immerse oneself in cutting-edge research and bring creative ideas and solutions to advance sustainability transformation at the institute.
- Location: Potsdam, Germany
- Institute: Research Institute for Sustainability
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Program: Fellows Programme
- Deadline: June 9, 2025
- Visit: RIFS Fellow Programme
4. UNITAR Communication Traineeship 2025
The Autonomous body of the United Nations (The United Nations Institute for Training & Research) is inviting applications for the Communication traineeship that is going to take place at UNITAR HQ, Geneva, Switzerland, for 6 months. The applications are invited from students and fresh graduates in the fields related to communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, social science, human rights, or related fields.Â
- Country: Switzerland
- Location: UNITAR, HQ, Geneva, Switzerland
- Duration: 6 months
- Deadline: May 26th, 2025
- Apply: UNITAR Communication Traineeship
5. UNITAR Traineeship at Diplomacy Programme Unit
The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme unit of UNITAR is offering a full-time traineeship programme to students and recent graduates in the fields related to communication, public relations, graphic design, video production/editing, marketing, international relations, or other related fields. An exciting opportunity to gain professional work experience under the mentorship and guidance of experts. The duration of the traineeship is 4-6 months, which will take place in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Business Unit: Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit
- Program Type: Traineeship
- Duration: 6 months
- Deadline: 1st June 2025
- Visit: UNITAR Traineeship
6. UNESCO/Poland Co-sponsored fellowship
UNESCO, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology & Engineering at the AGH University Kraków, is offering an amazing fellowship opportunity for outstanding applicants from developing countries. The duration of the fellowship is 6 months; a total of 28 fellowships will be awarded.
- Country: Poland
- Location: AGH University of Kraków
- Duration: 6 Months
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: May 26th, 2025
- Apply: UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships
7. International Volunteer Forum 2025 in Turkey
The Headway Institute of Strategic Alliance is currently accepting applications for the 3rd edition of the International Volunteer Forum. The program is inviting applications from the volunteers, young leaders, and changemakers from all around the world to participate, The forum is scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 14th – 17th August 2025.
- Country: Turkey
- Location: Istanbul
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: June 30th, 2025
- Apply: IVF 2025, Turkey
8. Youth Empowerment Forum 2025, Switzerland
The Youth Empowerment Forum, one of the most anticipated conferences in Switzerland, is also accepting applications. A fully funded youth forum taking place in Geneva, Switzerland from Sept 04- 07, 2025. The key features of the program include a trip to the UN HQ and CERN.
- Country: Switzerland
- Location: Geneva
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: June 25th, 2025
- Visit: Youth Empower Forum in Geneva
9. PAVIA Short-term Scholarship in Italy
If you are seeking a short-term study program in Europe, then the University of Pavia has something amazing to offer. The University of Pavia is offering a short-term CICOPS scholarship for outstanding visiting scholars from developing countries to participate and have a chance to immerse themselves in cutting-edge research in one of the renowned Italian institutes.
- Country: Italy
- Institute: University of Pavia
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: 3-12 Weeks
- Application Deadline: May 31st, 2025
- Visit: University of Pavia Short-term Scholarship
10. Essay Contest trip to Estonia
Eur-Asian Border lab offers an exciting essay contest, the winner of the competition will be invited to a Tallinn, Estonia to attend the Lab’s final event that is scheduled to take place in Tallinn, Estonia from October 8-11, 2025. The program bears all the costs to participate in the Lab’s final event, the coverage includes Airfare tickets and accommodation for the duration of the program.
- Country: Estonia
- Institute: Tallinn University
- Duration: 4 days
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Visit: Eur-Asian Border Lab Essay Contest
11. Global Youth Summit, Budapest, Hungary
An amazing youth summit hosted by Nexus Public Policy is inviting applications for young intellectuals from all around the world to participate in the 4-day fully funded summit taking place in Budapest from 20-31st August 2025.
- Country: Hungary
- Location: Budapest
- Dates: 28-31 August 2025
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: May 30th, 2025
- Visit: Global Impact Summit in Budapest
12. Youth Vision Assembly Netherlands
The program hosted by the Center for Diplomatic Advancement (CDA) is accepting applications for the YVA 2025. The largest youth gathering is scheduled to take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 19th to 23rd September 2025.
- Country: Netherlands
- Location: Amsterdam
- Duration: 5 Days
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: June 25th, 2025
- Visit: Youth Vision Assembly in Amsterdam
