Applications are now open for the 2026 Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum in Bali , Indonesia . This fully funded conference will be held in Bali from December 18-20, 2025. Candidates from around the world are eligible to apply; there are no academic restrictions, and IELTS scores are not required. Previous editions of the Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum were held in Dubai, Doha, and Bangkok. Often described as the "Island of the Gods," Bali is renowned for its unique blend of culture and nature, its warm hospitality, and its breathtaking natural beauty. The forum aims to invite change agents to explore the transformative role of culture in global diplomacy. The Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum in Bali will provide a reflective and forward-looking platform for dialogue.
Details about the 2025 Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum in Bali
- Host country : Indonesia
- Location : Bali
- Duration : 3 days
- Dates : From 18 to 20 December 2025
- Financial advantages : Fully funded
- Deadline: November 15, 2025
Financial advantages
The fully funded grant covers the following:
- Airfare subsidies
- stay
- Meals during the forum
- Invitation letter to the forum
- YCDF Custom Goods
- Statements and interventions of young people
- Public Diplomacy Community
- Certificate of Participation
- CSCD training opportunity
- An opportunity to teach with us
- Qatari representative of YCDF
Features of YCDF Bali 2026
- Experiential learning: Transformative theoretical units are integrated with real-world engagement through interactive panels and cultural immersion.
- Global and local focus: Exploring Southeast Asian identity and its connections to global narratives, and understanding how local cultures shape international diplomacy.
- Creative diplomacy: Discover how arts, mythology, and performance work as powerful tools for dialogue, bridging divides, and inspiring intercultural collaboration.
- Empowering young leaders: Redefining cultural diplomacy through dialogue and innovation, and equipping young leaders with the ability to take collective action for a shared global future.
Program units
- Archipelago Culture: Traditions and Spirituality
- Myth, memory, and modernity: The role of stories in diplomacy
- The Future of Southeast Asia: Identity, Culture, and Power
- Cultural economy: arts, tourism, and diplomacy
- The Global South: Origins and Contemporary Significance
- Art and Freedom: Creativity as Resistance and Diplomacy
Additional benefits for CSCD graduates and YCDF applicants
All participants and alumni of CSCD programs are eligible to apply for a 6-week Virtual Certification Program offered by the Institute of Arts, Economy, and Diplomatic Studies (IAEDS).
Eligibility criteria
- Nationality : Candidates from all countries are eligible.
- Age: You must be between 16 and 45 years old.
- Background: Open to students and professionals.
- Passion: You must have a passion for public diplomacy.
- Qualities: Must demonstrate innovative thinking and a commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration with CSCD.
How to apply for the 2026 Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum in Bali?
Candidates must apply online through the official website. A $16.99 application fee is required. The official website link is below. Disclaimer : Opportunity Corner does not charge this fee and is not responsible for any losses or damages related to the application fee.