Fully Funded 2025 Opportunities for Youth in Europe: Traineeships, Jobs & Study Abroad

Are you based in Europe and looking for international opportunities to launch or level up your career? Whether you’re passionate about diplomacy, human rights, policy, journalism, or travel, this list has something for you!

All these are paid or fully funded opportunities—perfect for students, recent graduates, and young professionals.

🔢 2025 Opportunities for You:

1️⃣ DiscoverEU 2025

Travel across Europe for free if you’re 18! Explore EU countries, meet other young travelers, and experience the continent in a unique way.
📍 Open to all EU 18-year-olds
🔗 Apply now

2️⃣ Paid EU Traineeship at the European Defence Agency (EDA)

Kick-start your international career in security and defense.
💶 Monthly stipend
📍 Brussels, Belgium
🔗 Apply now

3️⃣ Junior Professionals in Delegation (JPD) Programme

Interested in diplomacy? Apply to represent the EU abroad with a monthly salary and benefits.
🌍 Worldwide placements
💶 Paid
🔗 Apply now

4️⃣ Paid HR Traineeship at the European Central Bank (ECB)

Work in Frankfurt and gain HR experience in a high-level institution.
💶 €1,170/month
📍 Frankfurt, Germany
🔗 Apply now

5️⃣ Join ICMPD – International Centre for Migration Policy Development

Work on migration policy across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
🌍 International field offices
🔗 Apply now

6️⃣ Journey International Summer School 2025 in Prague

Fully funded summer program for journalism students in Europe and the USA.
🗞️ Workshops, field trips, networking
📍 Prague, Czech Republic
🔗 Apply now

7️⃣ 2025 Traineeship Programme – European Defence Agency

Gain hands-on experience in policy, defense, or admin roles.
💶 €1,476.34/month
📍 Brussels, Belgium
🔗 Apply now

8️⃣ Funded Traineeship at EU Delegation to South Africa

A unique chance to gain international field experience.
🌍 South Africa
🔗 Apply now

9️⃣ Over 100 Paid Traineeships at the Council of the European Union

From communications to policy—there’s something for everyone.
💶 Paid
📍 Brussels, Belgium
🔗 Apply now

🔟 European Ombudsman Paid Traineeship

Support transparency and fairness in EU institutions.
📍 Strasbourg/Brussels
🔗 Apply now

1️⃣1️⃣ European Council Positive Action Programme for Trainees with a Disability

A fully funded traineeship tailored for Europeans with a disability.
💶 Full financial support
📍 Brussels
🔗 Apply now

1️⃣2️⃣ Junior Human Resource Advisor Role at OECD

Interested in HR and public policy? This role might be your perfect fit.
📍 Paris, France
🔗 Apply now

✅ Pro Tips:

Tailor your CV and motivation letter to each opportunity.
Don’t delay—deadlines are approaching quickly!
Use platforms like EPSO, Eurobrussels, and OECD Careers for more roles.