Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the One Young World Leading Scholarship 2026 aimed at inspiring young leaders to increase their social impact, builds their skills and capacity, elevates their profiles both locally and globally. One Young World’s flagship scholarship, ensures that remarkable young leaders from every country in the world are able to attend their annual Summit.
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 the flagship Leading Scholarship
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): One Young World
- Scholarship Type: Full Funding
- Host Institution(s): Montreal
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Not specified
- Nationality: All Nationalities
See Also: Pernod Ricard Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2026
One Young World Leading Scholarship 2026 | Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the One Young Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be between the ages of 18 – 35
- Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
- Demonstrate capacity for leadership
- Are addressing key local and/or global issues in your work
- Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas
Scholarship Benefits:
- 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.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Leading Africa Scholarship 2026 are to complete an online application by the application deadline and provide all the required information and documents.
Application Deadline: 31st October, 2026
