Applications are invited from suitably qualified young applicants for the Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2026. This Scholarship will support 25 young African leaders working on enabling social equity through education, employability or entrepreneurship solutions to participate in the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa
The Z Zurich Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded scholarship is dedicated to supporting emerging African young changemakers to participate in this all important event.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Z Zurich Foundation
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Host Institution(s): One Young World Summit
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: 25
- Study Level: All study levels
- Nationality: Africans
See Also: DAAD Leadership for Africa scholarship 2026 [Fully Funded]
Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2026 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Foundation Scholarship 2026 for One Young World Summit, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be aged 18 – 35 by the date of the One Young World Summit 2026 in November.
- Be nationals of and residents of countries in Africa.
- Demonstrate impact aligned with the Enabling Social Equity pillar of the Z Zurich Foundation.
- Be leading an early-stage initiative that is not supported by major corporate or institutional funders.
- Be leading a formally registered entity with a clear not-for-profit mission and a bank account registered in the organisation’s name.
- Be serving in a primary leadership role within the initiative.
- Be committed to actively engage in and allocate time for the Pre‑Summit Engagement & Preparation Program (September-October) and the Post-Summit Debrief Session (late November), including reflection and inner development activities.
- Be willing to actively engage, collaborate, and contribute to peer learning before, during, and after the Summit.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full participation in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town (3-6 November 2026)
- Hotel accommodation in Cape Town between 1 – 6 November (inclusive)
- Return air travel to and from Cape Town
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Ground transportation between Summit venues in Cape Town.
Equally, Check: EU Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates Delegation to the African Union 2026
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2026 are to complete an online application by the application deadline and provide all the required information and documents.
Application Deadline: 4 May 2026