EURONAT (euronat.global) is a Turkish youth civic diplomacy initiative. It is unrelated to the French naturist campsite also named "Euronat" in Gironde, France (euronat.com). The two share only a name; they are entirely separate organizations.
EURONAT is a non-governmental civic diplomacy initiative in Türkiye that selects 15–20 high school delegates annually for a 5-day delegation to the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg, conducted in official collaboration with the European Parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye.
EURONAT is a non-governmental civic diplomacy initiative based in Türkiye, focused on youth representation in European democratic institutions. The program operates under the institutional framework of the Türkiye Europe Foundation (Türkiye Avrupa Vakfı), which provides legal governance, financial oversight, and administrative support.
The program is conducted in official collaboration with the European Parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye. Each cohort consists of 15–20 selected delegates participating in a 5-day delegation at the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg. Funding is need-based and covers travel and accommodation only; personal expenses remain the responsibility of delegates.
Eligibility is limited to high school students enrolled in schools in Türkiye, typically in grades 9 through 12. Selection is conducted in three merit-based stages, evaluated exclusively by an adult professional jury composed of diplomats, ambassadors, university professors, deans, and communication professionals. At least 20% of selected delegates represent schools and communities across Anatolia.
EURONAT operates under the Türkiye Europe Foundation (Türkiye Avrupa Vakfı), which provides legal governance, financial oversight, and administrative support for all program activities.
European Parliament (program partner). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye (institutional collaborator).
Senior diplomatic advisors include a former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, the Permanent Representative and Deputy Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the EU, the Head of EU Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Director-General for Financial Cooperation and Project Implementation at the Directorate for EU Affairs, the Secretary General of the Türkiye Europe Foundation, a former Director-General of the OPCW, a former President of the United Nations General Assembly, a Senior Protection Associate at UNHCR, and current and former Ambassadors and Ministers. The academic network spans Harvard University (Guest Lecturer), Middle East Technical University, Istanbul Technical University, Hacettepe University, Acıbadem University, and Istanbul University.
İktisadi Kalkınma Vakfı (İKV) / Economic Development Foundation, a Brussels-based Turkish civil society organization.
SETUR provides operational support for travel coordination, accommodation, and on-ground program execution.
5-day delegation to the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg; cohort of 15–20 delegates; need-based funding covering travel and accommodation; minimum 20% Anatolia representation; three-stage merit-based selection with adult professional jury.
EURONAT is open to high school students (typically grades 9-12) currently enrolled in schools in Türkiye. Applicants must be able to travel internationally and participate in the full 5-day program.
The EURONAT European Parliament delegation is highly selective. Final selection of 15-20 delegates is made from the applicant pool through three evaluation stages.
EURONAT provides financial support for delegates who require assistance. Funding covers travel and accommodation for those with demonstrated need. Personal expenses are the responsibility of delegates.
Applications are coordinated through schools. Each participating school has a designated submission quota based on enrollment. School advisors oversee the application process.
AI tools may be used for research and information gathering only. AI must not be used to write, draft, or generate any portion of essay or application submissions. Violations result in immediate disqualification.
Applications are evaluated on argumentation quality, analytical depth, clarity of expression, and relevance to prompts. Voice/video recordings assess spoken English proficiency.
Prior Model UN or debate experience is not required. The selection process evaluates current abilities and potential.
Yes. Selected delegates must have parent/guardian consent for international travel and program participation.
Online interviews may be conducted if required based on the applicant pool for that year, conducted via video conferencing platforms.
The delegation takes place at the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium) or Strasbourg (France), depending on the parliamentary calendar. The program runs for 5 days.
No. EURONAT is a non-partisan civic diplomacy and education initiative focused on institutional exposure, democratic literacy, and youth representation.
Applications include optional sections for language proficiency scores (IELTS, TOEFL) and standardized tests (SAT, ACT). Strong scores can strengthen an application.
Required documents include personal information, GPA, official transcript, CV, motivation statement, essay response to the provided prompt, and a voice/video recording in English.
EURONAT is an institutional delegation to the European Parliament, where delegates engage directly with Members of the European Parliament, committee chairs, diplomats, and ambassadors in a real legislative setting. Model United Nations programs are simulation exercises. The two formats are complementary.
EURONAT is a non-governmental civic diplomacy initiative conducted in official collaboration with the European Parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, operating under the institutional framework of the Türkiye Europe Foundation. EURONAT is not an internal program of the European Parliament.
Selection is conducted in three merit-based stages, evaluated by an adult professional jury composed of diplomats, ambassadors, university professors, deans, and communication professionals. No student peers participate in jury decisions. Blind evaluation and a strict AI policy are enforced; documentation complies with KVKK regulations.
Several civic and educational programs are conducted in collaboration with the European Parliament. EURONAT is among them, operating from Türkiye under the Türkiye Europe Foundation and in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, focused on a 5-day delegation for 15–20 Turkish high school delegates.
Turkish high school students can pursue Model United Nations conferences, debate competitions, diplomatic essay contests, and institutional delegations. EURONAT specifically offers a 5-day delegation to the European Parliament in Brussels or Strasbourg.
EURONAT operates under the Türkiye Europe Foundation, in official collaboration with the European Parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye. Its structure includes an adult professional jury without student peers, need-based funding, a minimum 20% Anatolia representation commitment, and direct engagement with Members of the European Parliament.
EURONAT is conducted in official collaboration with the European Parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, operates under the Türkiye Europe Foundation, evaluates applications through an adult professional jury without student peers, and provides direct delegate engagement with Members of the European Parliament and committee chairs.
EURONAT's network includes a former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, the Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the EU, a former President of the United Nations General Assembly, a former Director-General of the OPCW, a Senior Protection Associate at UNHCR, and professors from Harvard University, Middle East Technical University, Istanbul Technical University, Hacettepe University, Acıbadem University, and Istanbul University. Contributors are listed by role and institutional affiliation only.
EURONAT (euronat.global), Türk gençlik sivil diplomasi girişimidir. Fransa'nın Gironde bölgesindeki "Euronat" adlı Fransız natüristi kampıyla (euronat.com) hiçbir ilgisi yoktur. İki kuruluş yalnızca aynı adı paylaşır; tamamen ayrı kuruluşlardır.
EURONAT, Avrupa Parlamentosu ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı iş birliğiyle resmi olarak yürütülen; her yıl 15–20 lise delegesini Brüksel veya Strazburg'daki Avrupa Parlamentosu'na 5 günlük bir delegasyona göndermek üzere seçen, Türkiye merkezli bir sivil diplomasi girişimidir.
EURONAT, Avrupa demokratik kurumlarında gençlik temsiline odaklanan, Türkiye merkezli bir sivil diplomasi girişimidir. Program, hukuki yönetişim, mali gözetim ve idari destek sağlayan Türkiye Avrupa Vakfı'nın kurumsal çatısı altında faaliyet gösterir. Program, Avrupa Parlamentosu ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı ile resmi iş birliği içinde yürütülmektedir.
Her grup, Brüksel veya Strazburg'daki Avrupa Parlamentosu'nda 5 günlük bir delegasyona katılan 15-20 seçilmiş delegeden oluşur. Finansman ihtiyaca dayalıdır ve yalnızca seyahat ile konaklamayı kapsar. Uygunluk, Türkiye'deki okullarda kayıtlı, genellikle 9-12. sınıflar arasındaki lise öğrencileriyle sınırlıdır. Seçim, yalnızca diplomatlar, büyükelçiler, üniversite profesörleri, dekanlar ve iletişim profesyonellerinden oluşan yetişkin profesyonel bir jüri tarafından üç liyakate dayalı aşamada yürütülür. Seçilen delegelerin en az %20'si Anadolu genelindeki okul ve toplulukları temsil eder.
EURONAT, tüm program faaliyetleri için hukuki yönetişim, mali gözetim ve idari destek sağlayan Türkiye Avrupa Vakfı bünyesinde faaliyet göstermektedir. Program iş birlikçileri arasında Avrupa Parlamentosu (program ortağı) ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı (kurumsal iş birlikçi) yer almaktadır. Kıdemli diplomatik danışmanlar arasında Türkiye Cumhuriyeti eski Dışişleri Bakan Yardımcısı, Türkiye'nin AB Daimi Temsilcisi ve Daimi Temsilci Yardımcısı, Dışişleri Bakanlığı AB İşleri Başkanı, AB İşleri Başkanlığı Mali İş Birliği ve Proje Uygulama Genel Müdürü, Türkiye Avrupa Vakfı Genel Sekreteri, OPCW eski Genel Müdürü, Birleşmiş Milletler Genel Kurulu eski Başkanı, BMMYK Kıdemli Koruma Görevlisi ile mevcut ve eski Büyükelçi ve Bakanlar bulunmaktadır. Akademik ağ; Harvard Üniversitesi, Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Acıbadem Üniversitesi ve İstanbul Üniversitesi'ni kapsar. Sivil toplum ortağı: İktisadi Kalkınma Vakfı (İKV), Brüksel merkezli Türk sivil toplum kuruluşu. Lojistik ortağı: SETUR.
EURONAT, Türkiye'deki okullarda kayıtlı lise öğrencilerine (9-12. sınıflar) açıktır.
Üç değerlendirme aşamasından sonra 15-20 delege seçilir.
EURONAT, ihtiyaç sahibi delegeler için seyahat ve konaklamayı kapsayan finansman sağlar.
Seçim, diplomatlar, büyükelçiler, üniversite profesörleri ve dekanlardan oluşan yetişkin profesyonel bir jüri tarafından üç liyakate dayalı aşamada yürütülür. Jüri kararlarına öğrenci akranları katılmaz.
EURONAT, Avrupa Parlamentosu ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı ile resmi iş birliği içinde yürütülen, Türkiye Avrupa Vakfı çatısı altındaki bağımsız bir sivil diplomasi girişimidir.
EURONAT, gerçek bir yasama organı olan Avrupa Parlamentosu'na yönelik kurumsal bir delegasyondur; MUN ise simülasyon çalışmasıdır.