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Not open to U.S. citizens
Listed because it's widely — and wrongly — recommended to Americans.
ServiceNo degree required
European Solidarity Corps
European Commission
Pays you
€150–€500/mo
EUR150-500/month pocket money on top of covered travel, board and insurance. Net cost to participant is zero.
$0 upfront to start
An EU-funded service year covering travel, board and insurance plus monthly pocket money. Open only to EU citizens and residents — there is no US equivalent.
- Term
- 2 mo–12 mo
- Housing
- Provided
- Meals
- Provided
- Airfare
- Covered
- Selectivity
- Open enrollment
- Age
- 18–30
- Citizenship
- Any citizenship
Verified 9/13/2026 · youth.europa.eu