One Young World 2019 ‘Leading Scholarships’

Deadline: 15 April 2019
Open to:  anyone above 18 years from an eligible country
Benefits: fully funded

Description

Since 2010, One Young World has worked to guarantee young people from all 196 countries in the world are represented at OYW Summits, regardless of their ability to pay. To ensure this, fully-funded scholarship places are awarded to outstanding young leaders with a range of backgrounds, skill sets and nationalities.

This year, OYW has launched the flagship ‘Leading Scholarships’ which seek applicants from 6 key regions. If you are a young leader, apply now:

1. Leading Europe

2. Leading Asia

3. Leading The Americas

4. Leading The Middle East

5. Leading Africa

6. Leading The Pacific

Eligibility  

  • If you are between 18-30 years old;
  • Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change;
  • Demonstrate capacity for leadership;
  • Are addressing key local and/or global issues in your work;
  • Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas;
  • Are a national (passport holding citizen) of one of the eligible country.

Benefits

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2019 in London, the United Kingdom.
  • Hotel accommodation on a shared basis between 22 October and 25 October 2018.
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
  • Summit hand-outs and support materials.
  • The cost of travel to and from London. Your flight to and from London must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.

Please note that if you are ultimately selected for a Scholarship and require a visa to enter the UK to attend the One Young World Summit 2019, you will be required to pay the UK visa fee yourself.

How to apply?

Check out the helpful guidelines for submitting a successful application.

For more information please check the official web page.