Bring your perspective to Addis.
Registration opens 5 October 2026 at 9:00 AM EAT. Early bird, regular and late windows run to 1 February 2027.
Registration opens 5 October 2026Explore AttendRegistration
One clear route from interest to arrival.
Registration opens 5 October 2026 at 9:00 AM EAT. Early bird, regular and late windows run to 1 February 2027.
Eligibility
- 01
16-25 years of age
- 02
High school and university students
- 03
Recent graduates and young professionals
- 04
International students from across Africa and the diaspora, and Ethiopian students
- 05
Delegates under 18 register with an advisor or chaperone over the age of 21 and complete the Parent or Guardian Consent and Participation Form, included in the registration platform
Registration windows and fees
- Early bird
- 5 October - 15 November 2026Opens 9:00 AM EAT · closes 11:59 PM EAT
- $60
- Regular
- 16 November 2026 - 10 January 2027Closes 11:59 PM EAT
- $80
- Late
- 11 January - 1 February 2027Closes 11:59 PM EAT
- $100
- Financial aid
- Priority by 16 November · regular by 31 DecemberFlight and visa support is limited to the priority window · full detail on the financial aid page
Ways to register
- Individual
- One delegate, traveling independently
- Delegation
- 2 to 25 delegates from one institutionA school, university or organization · the delegation leader may serve as chaperone if over 21
- Advisor
- A trusted adult over 21 supervising minorsNo registration fee · advisors cover their own travel and accommodation
Your application checklist
- 01
Review the eligibility and registration timetable
- 02
Choose an individual or delegation application
- 03
Prepare the requested student and institution details
- 04
Indicate whether you will apply for financial aid
- 05
Submit only through the official YMAU application link
The registration application will be available here on the website when it opens. Travel and accommodation should not be assumed to be included.
After you submit
The delegate pack will explain confirmation, payment, committee placement, travel guidance and the timeline for financial-aid decisions.
