2025 Space4Youth Competition
Empowering Youth for the Future of Space: Inclusive Opportunities, Skills Development, and Accessible Pathways
19 November 2024
Essay competition information
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), in collaboration with the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), launched the
sixth edition of the Space4Youth Essay Competition! This initiative invites students and young professionals to contribute ideas aimed at building a more inclusive and accessible space sector, equipping youth with skills, and creating pathways for diverse participation in the future of space exploration.
Topic of the Competition
This year, the Space4Youth Competition focuses on the theme:
Empowering Youth for the Future of Space: Inclusive Opportunities, Skills Development, and Accessible Pathways
The competition invites participants to propose solutions to:
- Improve access to education, training, internships, and careers in the space sector, especially for underrepresented communities.
- Foster partnerships and programs that equip young professionals with the skills needed for the evolving space industry.
- Develop policy recommendations that promote inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring opportunities for youth from all regions and backgrounds.
Please read more about the topic and the requirements to participate in the call for essays
here .
Application
- To apply, please register and submit the abstract through the Space for Youth Competition Form by 8 December 2024 , 23:59 CET.
- Abstracts should not exceed 100 words and should be entered directly in the online form. We suggest you prepare the abstract ahead of completing the application form.
- Successful candidates will be notified by 10 January 2025, 23:59 CET, and invited to submit a full essay (maximum 1,000 words) by 26 January 2025, 23:59 CET.
Award for authors of best essays
- The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna will support this year's Space4Youth competition by providing the authors of the best 5 essays with a trip to the United States to meet with representatives of the U.S. space sector and attend an Adult Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama (1).
- The top 5 essays will be uploaded on the UNOOSA Space4Youth webpage.
- The authors of the best 5 essays may be invited to attend other international events.
- Priority will be given to participants from developing countries .
(1) Confirmation and satisfaction of U.S. visa approval will be required.