One Young World Leading Scholarship Program 2026 (Fully Funded to Cape Town, South Africa)

Deadline: 31st October, 2026

The Leading Scholarship is designed specifically to identify and support outstanding young leaders from countries that are often under-represented at global forums and decision-making spaces.

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 One Young World flagship Leading Scholarship.

Benefits

What does the Leading Scholarship include?

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.

More Benefits

• Tap into a global network of over 20,000 potential collaborators from 196 countries.
• Gain access to exclusive Ambassador opportunities, such as speaking events, regional networking opportunities and mentoring sessions.
• The chance to wave your country’s flag at the Opening Ceremony.
• Gain greater visibility for your work and be heard by world renowned experts and leaders.

Eligibility 

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.

For more information and application.