One Young World Brandtech Group AI for Good Scholarship 2026

The Brandtech Group AI for Good Scholarship 2026, in partnership with One Young World, supports five young African leaders driving responsible and sustainable AI solutions.

What it offers

• Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town from 3 – 6 November
• Hotel accommodation in Cape Town between 2 and 6 November (inclusive)
• Return air travel
• Catering (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Ground transportation between Summit venues in Cape Town
• Access to Pencil AI’s generative AI platform
• Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community
• Access to the One Young World Action Accelerator and expert-led mentor sessions
• Access to the One Young World Global Kickstart programme

Who can apply

• Young leaders aged 18 to 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026
• Nationals and residents of any African country
• Candidates older than 30 may be considered if they demonstrate strong personal impact and initiative
• Applicants must be under 18 at the time of the Summit

What you'll do

• Lead initiatives aligned with one or more of these pillars:
  • AI for sustainability and climate change
  • AI for education access, learning systems, and productivity
  • AI to combat misinformation, online hate, social harm, and promote equity
  • AI for health access, inequality, and mental well-being
  • AI for active citizen engagement

How to apply

• Submit your application through the application portal
• If longlisted, you may be invited to submit additional documentation, including references and a video pitch

Good to know

• Applications close on 2 August 2026
• The scholarship seeks to elevate five young African leaders with proven AI solutions