The One Young World Leading Scholarship Program 2026

The One Young World Leading Scholarship 2026 funds young leaders to attend the annual One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, covering travel, accommodation, and full delegate access.

What it offers

• Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit in Cape Town.
• Hotel accommodation between 2 and 6 November 2026.
• Catering including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• The cost of travel to and from Cape Town, with the requirement that your flight must leave from and return to the same airport.

Who can apply

• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 - 35.
• You must have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change.
• You should be addressing key local and/or global issues in your work.
• You need a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas.
• One Young World is not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.

How to apply

• Applications open on 11 June 2026.
• The application deadline is 31 October 2026.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Selected candidates will be notified via email between June to October 2026.

Good to know

• Priority will be given to applicants from countries that have been less represented at previous One Young World Summits.
• Priority will be given to first-time Summit attendees.
• One Young World does not provide feedback as to why candidates are not selected.
• If selected, you must pay the visa fee yourself for entry into South Africa, along with any further costs associated with the visa application.