Be the voice of Romania’s future. Present your ideas on economics, policy, and education, and represent Romania at the Global Youth Forum 2026 in Hong Kong.
👉 Hosted by RECE · EY · Ziarul Financiar
📌 Applications close 31 December 2025 (max 300 entries)
RYFE is the national platform for young leaders to shape the conversation about Romania’s future.
What you gain:
🎓 Recognition – Certificate of participation signed by RECE, EY & Ziarul Financiar.
📰 Visibility – Coverage in Ziarul Financiar for finalists.
👥 Opportunities – EY mentorship, internships, and scholarship nominations.
🌍 Global Stage – Chance to represent Romania at the Global Youth Forum 2026 in Hong Kong.
🤝 Community – Connect with Romania’s brightest peers in economics, humanities, and policy.
Step 1: Apply (Oct–Dec 2025)
Submit your essay (in Romanian or English) and a 5-minute video presenting your ideas.
Step 2: Evaluation (Jan 2026)
Submissions reviewed by our jury.
Step 3: National Event (Feb 2026)
Top 30 students invited to the RECE, EY & ZF Forum.
• Top 10 present live before the jury.
• Remaining 20 may showcase their work on presentation boards.
Step 4: Jury Selection
EY, ZF & RECE select students for mentorships, internships, scholarship nominations, and Global Youth Forum 2026.
Step 5: Global Stage
Selected participants represent Romania in Hong Kong, August 2026.
Your work will be evaluated by a professional jury formed of:
EY – senior partners and mentors
Ziarul Financiar – editors and opinion leaders
RECE – academic mentors with international competition expertise
👉 Ensuring a balance of business insight, societal relevance, and academic quality.
All valid submissions (up to 300):
Certificate signed by RECE, EY & Ziarul Financiar.
Top 30 finalists:
Invitation to EY/ZF-hosted national event (Feb 2026).
Coverage in Ziarul Financiar.
Top 10 presenters:
Present live in front of the jury.
EY mentorship sessions.
Considered for EY internships.
Considered for WU Vienna scholarship nomination.
Selected participants (chosen by EY/ZF/RECE jury):
Represent Romania at the Global Youth Forum 2026 in Hong Kong.
“The Future of Romania: Growth, Equity & Innovation”
Your submission should explore one of the guiding questions:
How can Romania balance economic growth with social equity?
What role should education play in preparing Romania’s workforce of the future?
How can Romania harness digitalisation and AI without leaving people behind?
How do sustainability and climate challenges reshape Romania’s economy and society?
What policies could strengthen Romania’s role in the EU and globally?
Oct–Dec 2025 – Applications open (essay + video).
31 Dec 2025 – Application deadline.
Jan 2026 – Evaluation.
Feb 2026 – EY/ZF National Forum (top 30 finalists).
Spring 2026 – Announcement of participants selected for internships, scholarships, and Global Forum.
Aug 2026 – Global Youth Forum, Hong Kong.
We are proud to collaborate with:
EY · Ziarul Financiar · RECE
Who can apply?
High school students aged 16–19, from public and private schools in Romania.
How many entries are accepted?
Up to 300 valid submissions.
What language?
Romanian or English. Selected global representatives must prepare English versions.
Is it free?
Yes. Thanks to the support of EY & Ziarul Financiar, participation is free.
How will my work be evaluated?
By a professional jury formed of EY, Ziarul Financiar, and RECE.
Where can I find more details before applying?
Here is our rules and regulations Romanian Youth Forum in Education_Rules&Regulation for Registration.pdf and our rubric for assessment Romanian Youth Forum in Education – Competition Assessment Rubric.pdf.
📌 Applications close 31 December 2025 (limited to 300 entries).
Be part of Romania’s next generation of leaders in economics, policy, and education.
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