About the project

As part of our travel grants, recipients travel the continent with an Interrail Global Pass and get to know their European neighbors. During their journey, they engage with current political or social issues and document their findings in a video report. With their reports, they are the ones who are boldly telling new stories about Europe, making it more inclusive.

Goals and topics
Our travel grants promote encounters and exchange between young people across Europe and aim to strengthen European cohesion.

Each year, we set a thematic framework that reflects our focus on democracy, participation, and diversity in Europe. However, the grant recipients can choose their own and individual topics within this scope.

Requirements and funding
Young people between the ages of 17 and 28 who reside in one of the EU countries*, Turkey, or Russia are eligible to apply. Scholarship recipients must submit their video report within 3 months after the end of their journey.

In cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, the project awards Global Interrail Passes for a set travel period. Details about ticket conditions will be announced with the official call for applications. All costs for accommodation, food, and video editing must be covered by the recipients themselves.

Unfortunately, the travel grant cannot be combined with other projects or undertaken as part of other initiatives.

(*) All 47 member states of the Council of Europe

Travel grants 2025

We are very excited to award travel grants again this year. The application period is expected to start in May 2025.

FAQs
We’re happy about the many inquiries we’ve already received regarding the project. Once the application period starts, we will compile the most frequently asked questions into a FAQ document and share it with you. Please read it carefully to learn more about the eligibility requirements and general conditions before applying. If you still have questions afterward, feel free to contact us.