- Duration: 30 October to 7 November 2026 (including preparatory programme, Summit, and post-Summit activities)
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Funding: Fully funded
- Fees: No application fees
- Application Method: Online application through the official One Young World website
- Language Requirement: English proficiency is required
Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town
Publish Date
2/22/2026
Application Deadline
Not Specified
Opportunity Type
Fellowships
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco
Description
The Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with One Young World. It supports young entrepreneurs who lead or co-lead startups or small and medium-sized enterprises with clear social or environmental impact.
Selected scholars will attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, where around 2,000 young leaders from more than 190 countries gather to exchange ideas, learn from global experts, and build strong international networks.
Before the Summit, scholars will participate in an in-person preparatory programme in Cape Town, which includes leadership training sessions, workshops, and pitch competitions designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged between 18 and 35 years old by November 2026
- Founder or co-founder of a startup or SME with measurable social or environmental impact
- Citizen and resident of one of the eligible countries listed above
- Proficient in English
- Fully available to participate from 30 October to 7 November 2026
Opportunity Benefits
- Full access to the One Young World Summit 2026
- Participation in the in-person preparatory leadership programme
- Round-trip international economy airfare
- Visa costs (including application and travel for visa appointments if required)
- Hotel accommodation during the programme and Summit
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Local transportation between accommodation and event venues
- Long-term membership in the One Young World Ambassador community
- Access to additional programmes such as the Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator