About us

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is the world’s leading youth achievement award, bringing together practical experiences and skills to create committed global citizens and equipping young people for life.

Introduction
About us
- About us
  The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (or the Award) is the world’s leading youth achievement award, bringing together practical experiences and skills to create committed global citizens and equipping young people for life.
- About the AwardGet to know the philosophy, principles and levels
- HistoryOur program has a rich, more than 50 year old history
- Programme sectionsWhich activities you can take part in
- Our patronsWe have support of many well-known personalities
- Our teamWho we are, what we do and why we run this program
- The Award storiesMeet the successful Award participants
- SignificanceThe importance and the benefits of the program
For participants
- For participants
  The Award is a prestigious programme for anyone aged 14 to 24. You will develop your skills, pursue sports activities, take part in volunteering and plan and realize adventurous journey.
- What is DofE AwardWhat the program is about and how it works
- Why to participateWhat the Award can give you
- How to startWhat you will need to begin
- Programme sectionsWhich activities you can take part in
- International projectsWith the DofE Award you can travel abroad
- What for itWhat awaits successful DofE Award participants
- Offers
- Alumni ClubBecome part of a prestigious DofE Alumni Club
- Service Opportunities
For providers
- For providers
  The DofE Award is a program for youth with more than 50 years of history and worldwide recognition. The key element of its functioning are schools and other organisations becoming the DofE Award Units to provide the programme to young people.
- What is DofE AwardGet to know the philosophy, principles and levels
- Why to joinWhat are the benefits of the program for you
- How to joinUseful information for potential providers
- TrainingsWe prepare accredited trainings for you
- International projectsOpportunities for participation in international events
- Life after DofEWhat awaits successful DofE Award participants
- Youth safetySafety measures and protection of the DofE Award participants
- DownloadsDocuments, forms and other useful material
- Service Offers
For supporters
- For supporters
  The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (or the DofE Award) is the world’s leading youth achievement award, bringing together practical experiences and skills to create committed global citizens and equipping young people for life.
- What to supportWhat makes this program unique and benefecial
- How to support usYou can support us as a company or as an individual
- Our eventsInformation about events at which you can present yourself
- Our patronsWe have support of many well-known personalities
- Our partnersOur foundation already has several partners
Application
- Application
- Application for leadersBasic information about the application for leaders
- Application for participantsBasic information about the application for students
- DownloadLinks for downloading the application, important forms etc.
- TutorialsFind all important tutorials related to the application here
- FAQNeed advice? Try it here!