The 4th "Youth Volunteer Action Competition and Commendation Program (Youth Volunteer Award)" by the Youth Development Administration, Ministry of Education Through this program, the Youth Development Administration of the Ministry of Education seeks to select outstanding youth volunteer teams and youth volunteer promotion units with exceptional performance in 2026. This initiative aims to support and encourage the continuous participation and sustainable development of youth volunteers, establishing benchmarks for volunteer service to inspire more young people to engage in volunteering. The program (see attachment) is divided into two categories: the Youth Volunteer Team Competition and the Promotion Unit Competition: (1) Youth Volunteer Team Competition: Open to youth volunteer teams consisting of at least 6 members aged 15 to 35. Teams are categorized into three groups based on the primary status of the majority of their members: the "High School and Vocational School Group", the "College and University Group", and the "Social Youth Group". Teams will be evaluated based on the content of their service. Winning teams in each group will be awarded a trophy, a certificate, and a maximum cash prize of NT$100,000. (2) Promotion Unit Competition: Open to government-registered social groups or legal entities with outstanding achievements in promoting youth volunteer service. Winners will be awarded a trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of NT$30,000. Eligible candidates are highly encouraged to register on the program website (https://youthvolunteer.yda.gov.tw) before 12:00 PM (noon) on December 21. For any questions regarding the application system, please refer to the operation manual (https://reurl.cc/gaAznR) or contact the project coordinator, Mr. Huang, at (02) 7736-5178.