2025 Space4Youth Competition
Empowering Youth for the Future of Space
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Space4Youth Essay Competition, organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC).
This year, we received a record number of applications from talented young minds across the globe, all sharing inspiring ideas under the theme
"Empowering Youth for the Future of Space." Participants were challenged to propose innovative solutions to expand space-related opportunities in education, training, and employment, foster international collaboration, and develop policies that support young professionals entering the space sector.
The winners are (in alphabetical order):
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Bryan Billy, U.K.
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EliaTomás, Argentina.
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Garlick Imogen, U.K.
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Pirazan Villanueva Karen Nicole, Colombia.
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Van Royen Yann, Belgium.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all participants for their passion, creativity, and dedication to advancing the future of space.
Additionally, we congratulate the winners for their outstanding accomplishment and sincerely appreciate everyone who played a role in making this competition a success. Thank you!
Essay competition information (closed)
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 share ideas for shaping a space sector that welcomes broader participation, empowers youth with essential skills, and fosters opportunities for young individuals to engage 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
The competition invites participants to propose solutions to:
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Enhance opportunities for education, training, internships, and careers in the space sector, especially for underrepresented communities.
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Foster partnerships and programs that equip young professionals with the skills needed for the evolving space industry.
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Develop policy recommendations that foster collaboration across all nations, backgrounds and economic circumstances, and support emerging young professionals in the space industry.
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 authors of the best 5 essays will win
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 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.