20th International Summer School Youth and Heritage

WHAT IS ISSYH?

The International Summer School Youth and Heritage is an advanced educational platform that offers hands-on and interdisciplinary learning experience designed to immerse participants in the living realities of heritage. The curriculum is a unique combination of practical and theoretical learning methods, performed in Sarajevo, Mostar, and Stolac - historic Bosnian cities which suffered extensive damage during the early 1990s war. Since the end of the war, these cities have been a focus of post-war heritage reconstruction and social recovery. This environment provides students with personal experience of working and living in a context where heritage reconstruction is a factor of the necessarily long-term process of healing societal and cultural trauma. Spanning three weeks, the program blends online sessions, expert-led seminars, immersive fieldwork, practical craft workshops, and interactive cultural evenings—all carefully structured to create a dynamic and transformative journey.

WHEN AND WHERE?

The 20th International Summer School Youth and Heritage will be organised between July 24th and August 9th, 2025 in Sarajevo, Mostar and Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Introductory lectures will be held online between July 3rd and 5th, 2025.

PARTICIPANTS?

The Twentieth International Summer School Youth and Heritage (ISSYH20) welcomes up to 30 dynamic young  individuals aged 20 to 35, including students and emerging professionals with a passion for cultural heritage. To ensure full engagement in the program, participants should have a good command of English.

HOW TO APPLY?

The application form must be completed online.
You can find the application form on the following link: Application Form ISSYH 20

All applicants must complete and submit their application form by the specified deadline. Submissions received after April 10th, 2025, 23:59 UTC+1 will not be considered.

Applications will be carefully reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to assess their motivation, experience, and fit for the program.

Acceptance into ISSYH is not guaranteed solely by the completion of the application form. Successful completion of the interview stage is a prerequisite for final acceptance.

FEES AND COSTS:

The participation costs, totaling 1900 Euros (+ all bank charges), cover the fee, provision of materials, meals, accommodation, transportation, stationery, utilities, technical assistance, and other essentials for the program.

Grant Consideration: Candidates are encouraged to seek financial support from various sources, such as government institutions, employers, and funding agencies. If sponsorship is required, we are prepared to provide a letter of support upon request. Grants are available to accepted participants and are awarded based on merit. Priority is granted to participants from regions worldwide affected by ongoing or past conflicts, or to those whose work is associated with heritage-based recovery endeavors in these regions. Grant decisions are made at the discretion of the School Board and the project partners, subject to fund availability.

Administrative Fees: A non-refundable administrative fee of 100 Euros (+all bank charges) is charged upon successful interviews as part of the school fees.

Withdrawal Policy: Participants may withdraw from ISSYH20 up to six weeks prior to the start of the event, with the latest date being May 22nd, 2025, 23:59 UTC+1.

After this period, no refunds will be issued for withdrawals