Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 to attend the One Young World Summit. The scholarship was created to empower young leaders who are committed to addressing the challenges facing women and girls.
The scholarship equips emerging changemakers with the tools, knowledge, and global platform they need to lead transformative action. Applicants who are qualified are encouraged to submit their application.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Hauwa Ojeifo Global Impact Fund for Women & Girls
- Host Institution(s): One Young World Summit
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
- Nationality: Africans, Asia
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Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026, Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Young leaders aged 18 – 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026
- Leadership role or working in an organisation or championing your own initiative with proven impact in a field aligned with at least one of the following themes: Mental Health including neurodivergence and developmental differences. Domestic & Sexual Violence. Disability Rights & the rights of older people. Gynaecological Health & Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights. Maternal and Child Health. Issues of the Girl Child (FGM, Child-Adolescent Pregnancy & Child Marriage). Non-Communicable Diseases.
- Live and make an impact in Africa, Asia or The Middle East.
- Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients
Scholarship Benefits
- Access to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November.
- Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
- Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator.
- Opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to $25,000 USD.
- Hotel accommodation for the duration of the One Young World Summit.
- Return travel from your country of residence to Cape Town (flights in economy).
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the Summit.
- Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 to attend the One Young World Summit are to submit an online application on or before the application deadline. Applicants will be required to provide supporting documents during the application process.
Application Deadline: 27th March, 2026