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One Young World Leading Scholarship 2026
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Publish Date 8/27/2026 Application Deadline 10/31/2026 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Leading Scholarship gives young leaders from around the world the opportunity to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The scholarship is aimed at young people with a proven record of creating positive change, addressing important local or global issues, and developing innovative, impactful ideas. Priority is given to applicants from countries that have been underrepresented at previous summits and to first-time attendees.
Details
  • Location: Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Summit dates: 3–6 November 2026.
  • Age: 18–35 years old.
  • Application method: Online through the One Young World application platform.
  • Selection: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful applicants are notified by email between June and October 2026.
  • Priority: Applicants from countries underrepresented at previous summits and first-time attendees.
  • Visa: If you require a visa to enter South Africa, you are responsible for the visa fee and any related costs.
  • Accommodation and transportation: These are not guaranteed for all scholarship recipients and are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Be at least 18 years old at the time of the Summit.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to creating positive change.
  • Be working to address important local and/or global issues.
  • Have a proven record of developing innovative and impactful ideas.
  • No specific academic degree or field of study is required.
  • The scholarship is intended for individual young leaders.
  • priority is given to first-time Summit attendees.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Full participation as a delegate at the One Young World Summit 2026.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the Summit.
  • Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator.
  • Membership in the One Young World Ambassador community.
  • Access to exclusive regional events and opportunities.
  • Networking opportunities with a community of more than 20,000 potential collaborators from 196 countries.
  • Opportunities to speak and participate in international events and mentoring programmes.
  • Increased visibility for your work among global experts and leaders.
  • The opportunity to represent your country at the Summit’s Opening Ceremony.