2025 Space4Youth Competition

Empowering Youth for the Future of Space

19 March 2025 

 

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):

• Bryan Billy, U.K.
• EliaTomás, Argentina.
• Garlick Imogen, U.K.
• Pirazan Villanueva Karen Nicole, Colombia.
• 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: 

• Enhance opportunities for 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 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