Online Citizenship & Democracy Programme
The annual Graduate.ie Online Citizenship & Democracy Programme for post-primary students recommenced on Monday, September 15th and will run for 20 weeks, concluding in March 2026.
This programme offers one of your students a chance to represent their school and county at the European Parliament in Strasbourg in 2026, alongside 23 other students from across Ireland.
Key Details
Who can participate: 3rd, 4th, and 5th year students
Number of winners: 24 students from across Ireland will be selected over the course of the 20 weeks
How to Get Involved
- Visit www.graduate.ie
- Register your students
- Encourage them to take part in the weekly quiz
You can also view testimonials from past winners on our website to see the impact this programme has had.
Prize: A free 3-day trip to Strasbourg, including:
- One full day at the European Parliament
- Participation in a youth parliament with students from other EU member states
- The opportunity to sit in MEP seats and debate pre-selected topics on the EU and its impact on daily life