About this opportunity
One Young World is inviting applications for its 2026 Leading Scholarship, and the
Application timeline
is 31 October 2026. The scholarship covers full Summit access to the One Young World Summit, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa on 3 to 6 November 2026.
Alongside the Summit itself, recipients gain meals, access to global leadership programmes, One Young World Ambassador membership, and a lasting network of young leaders from around the world. It is open to people aged 18 to 35 who can show demonstrated leadership and positive impact in their community or field.
Applicants from almost every country can apply, which makes this one of the more reachable global convening scholarships on the calendar. Fully covered attendance at a Summit like this is as much about the room you enter as the certificate you leave with.
Apply through the official link at https://lnkd. in/dTk4-P_P before 31 October 2026.
What you receive
- Full Summit access at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, 3 to 6 November 2026
- Meals during the Summit
- Access to global leadership programmes
- One Young World Ambassador membership
- A global network of young leaders
Who can apply
- Ages 18 to 35
- Demonstrated leadership and positive impact
- Applicants from almost every country can apply
How to apply
- Gather evidence of your leadership and community impact
- Apply through the official link at https://lnkd.in/dTk4-P_P
- Submit before 31 October 2026
Sources and verification
Questions applicants ask
What does the scholarship cover?
Full Summit access, meals, global leadership programmes, One Young World Ambassador membership and the network that comes with it.
Who can apply?
Young people aged 18 to 35 with demonstrated leadership and positive impact, from almost every country.
Where and when is the Summit?
Cape Town, South Africa, 3 to 6 November 2026.
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