One Young World Leading Scholarship 2026

If you are a young leader who is devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable world, One Young World is looking to bring you to our next annual Summit.

Apply to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 - 6 November via our flagship Leading Scholarship.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2026
• Study LevelTraining
• SponsorOne Young World
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Each scholar will receive: 

• Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit in Cape Town.
• Hotel accommodation between 2 and 6 November 2026.
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• The cost of travel to and from Cape Town. Note: your flight to Cape Town must leave from and return to the same airport.

Requirements

You are eligible for the Leading Scholarship if you:

• Are between the ages of 18 - 35.
• Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change.
• Are addressing key local and/or global issues in your work.
• Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas.

We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For More Information, Visit One Young World Webpage