One Young World Summit Leading Scholarship 2026 for Young Leaders (Fully Funded)

Applications are open for the One Young World Summit Leading Scholarship 2026 in South Africa. This fully funded scholarship is designed for outstanding young leaders from around the globe to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town from November 3 to 6, 2026. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with global leaders, innovators, and policymakers, sharing ideas to address pressing world challenges.

The scholarship covers delegate access, meals, accommodation, and travel expenses, empowering young leaders to transform their lives and communities. This is a unique chance to join a global network of over 20,000 collaborators and gain visibility for your work.

Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old, with a demonstrated commitment to delivering positive change. They should be addressing key local or global issues through their work and have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas. Individuals under 18 years old at the time of the summit are not eligible.

Covers delegate access, meals, accommodation, and travel costs to and from Cape Town.