Some people scroll Estonia from afar. Others get invited in. For the first time, the Global Estonian Youth Ambassadors Summer School invites young people from across the world to spend a week in Estonia — not as tourists, but as future connectors between Estonia and the world.

The Global Estoniani Noorsaadikute Suvekool Eestis isn’t your average summer school. This one is a summer school with bigger questions behind it. For deep thinkers. For changemakers. For young philosophers with questions of identity on their minds. For those curious about the way a country runs, breathes and occasionally surprises you.

It’s an invitation to step closer — to understand Estonia not as something inherited at a distance, but something you actively shape, represent and carry forward.

When and where?

One week in Tallinn and Southern Estonia, 26 July to 2 August 2026.

Who is this for?

If you’re aged 18–30, have Estonian heritage, and have lived outside Estonia for at least five years — this is for you.

The program is primarily in Estonian (eesti keeles), but support in English will be available where possible (because identity journeys shouldn’t get stuck on vocabulary). 

So… what happens during this week?

Quite a lot, actually. You’ll step inside the places where Estonia happens — meeting the people shaping the country’s decisions, from foreign policy to security. You’ll get a glimpse into how Estonia is defended, how its economy evolves, and whether the famous “e-Estonia” still has a few surprises up its sleeve.

There’s also the slightly more human side of things. Universities. Career pathways. Start-ups and unicorns. The practical “what if I came here?” questions — answered by people who actually know.

Estonia beyond the brochure

And then there’s the Estonia you don’t Google. The music of Arvo Pärt. The quiet intensity of a smoke sauna. A walk through places you may have heard or dreamt of.

And, perhaps most importantly, the moments in between. The conversations by a campfire. A bog hike that turns into something unexpectedly reflective. The kind of chats where Estonia stops being an idea and becomes something personal.

What’s covered?

This program is organised by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom. The program covers:

• your accommodation (single rooms in Tallinn, shared elsewhere)
• meals throughout the program
• activities and transport within Estonia
• and, if needed, return flights to Tallinn (within EU limits).

How to apply?

The application deadline is Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

This is what you need to do to apply:

(1) send your CV, (2) completed application form and (3) a one-page, free-form essay on “My Estonia” (in Estonian or English) to suvekool[at]mfa.ee

We encourage you to apply. And who knows — your version of “My Estonia” might just begin here and lead you somewhere amazing.

Read more

Global Estonian | Global Estonian Youth Envoys Summer School in Estonia 2026

More information is available here (in Estonian).

Thank you

Thank you to Global Estonian and Jaan Reinhold for this information.