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Brand South Africa is the official marketing agency of South Africa, with a mandate to build the country's brand reputation and improve its global competitiveness. Through proactive, coordinated marketing and communications strategies, Brand South Africa positions the country as a competitive in
Published: 19 Aug 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa
One Young World is committed to building a legacy for our Summit this year, in Cape Town, that responds to South Africa’s most urgent national challenge: youth unemployment. The Summit will not only be a moment of global convening, but also act as a catalyst for concrete, business-led
Published: 19 Aug 2026 Type: Training Study in: South Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) development is moving at a rapid scale. It is fast transforming every aspect of our lives and society. It is playing a greater role in the way government engages young people, improving healthcare and learning systems, redefining the workforce and increasing productivity
Published: 23 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: South Africa
The One Young World Academy is a globally recognised e-learning platform designed to empower young leaders to make an impact. Developed with the InterAction Council's sponsorship, we are launching a short course focused on the existential threats that will define humanity's future. This cour
Published: 23 Jul 2026 Type: Training
One Young World's flagship scholarship, ensuring that remarkable young leaders from every country in the world are able to attend our annual Summit. If you are a young leader who is devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable world, One Young World is looking to bring you to
Published: 17 Jun 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa
The Ilia Calderón Scholarship is for young leaders who are leading innovative and impactful initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Following the success of the Ilia Calderón Scholarship in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, One Young World has once again partnered with t
Published: 22 May 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa
The Pernod Ricard Scholarship is for young leaders tackling the harmful impacts of excessive alcohol consumption and promoting safe, balanced and positive social occasions. Scholars will participate in the Summit as members of Pernod Ricard’s delegation, have opportunities to help shap
Published: 17 Jun 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa
Young people across Central and Eastern Europe are entering a rapidly changing financial landscape, where new opportunities come with increasing vulnerabilities. As the region’s financial literacy gap widens, tens of thousands remain at risk. In response to these challenges, the Allianz CE Mov
Published: 22 May 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa
The Audi Environmental Foundation actively supports research into new technologies and scientific methods for a liveable future. Its stated goal is to make a contribution to environmental protection and to create and promote ways of behaving sustainably. The Foundation focuses in particular
Published: 22 May 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa
In partnership with International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), One Young World will identify outstanding young leaders globally with a proven and demonstrated interest in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance and promoting sus
Published: 05 May 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa
St. Louis, Missouri embodies the American spirit of progress, resilience, and community-driven change. Our city's young leaders are tackling mental health disparities across neighborhoods, revitalizing urban communities, advancing healthcare and biotech innovation, and driving economic developme
Published: 17 Jun 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa
The world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. The slow rate of progress is compounded by health and rights disparities that impact women and girls’ opportunities across a broad range of other areas. Women disproportionately suffer from certain mental disorders and are more freq
Published: 19 Feb 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa Value: Fully Funded
At dsm-firmenich, we believe that with capability comes responsibility. By focusing on societal impact and tackling challenges at their core, we bring progress to life, creating sustainable solutions for a better future. This commitment to lasting impact is at the heart of our purpose. We&
Published: 19 Feb 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: South Africa Value: Fully Funded
One of Europe's youngest capitals, Podgorica has recently been named European Youth Capital 2028, marking it's commitment to youth participation, inclusion and community connection. One Young World is proud to partner with the Capital City of Podgorica to launch the Capital City of Pod
Published: 02 Feb 2026 Type: Training Value: Fully Funded
By 2030, more than two billion young people around the world will be shaping the future of their economies. This presents an exciting opportunity for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth, especially in emerging and frontier markets. Young entrepreneurs are already at the forefront of
Published: 02 Feb 2026 Type: Training Study in: South Africa Value: Fully Funded
In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity has become the invisible foundation upon which our digital society depends. From protecting citizens' most sensitive personal data to securing the critical infrastructure that powers entire nations, robust cybersecurity measures are no longe
Published: 02 Oct 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
The One Young World Academy is a globally recognised e-learning platform designed to empower young leaders to make an impact. Developed with NATO's sponsorship, we are launching a special series focused on critical global security and peace challenges. The Academy series will explore how collect
Published: 17 Sep 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs
St. Louis, Missouri embodies the American spirit of progress, resilience, and community-driven change. St. Louis produces leaders who are builders, not bystanders. Our city's young leaders are tackling mental health disparities across neighborhoods, revitalizing urban communities, advancing heal
Published: 11 Aug 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
Applications are now open for the One Young World 2025 The Future of Switzerland Pitch Competition. They're looking for 3 top young leaders from across Switzerland to pitch their vision of ‘the Future of Switzerland’ at the Prix Suisse on 8 November 2025.
Published: 25 Jul 2025 Type: Contest Study in: Switzerland
One Young World is excited to collaborate with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship to offer scholarships to inspiring young social entrepreneurs to attend this year’s One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany. In line with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship's objectives, this scholars
Published: 01 Jul 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship was created to empower young leaders who are committed to addressing the urgent and deeply interconnected challenges facing women and girls today. The scholarship equips emerging changemakers with the tools, knowledge, and global platform they need to lead transformative
Published: 10 Jun 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
One Young World is proud to have brought its Summit to Belfast in 2023 and was honoured to have been recognised by both the City of Belfast and the UK Government as an official part of the celebrations surrounding the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Recognising the historic significan
Published: 29 May 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
Ensuring that the Summit is accessible to remarkable young leaders from almost every country in the world is pivotal to the mission of One Young World. Scholarships provide the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend on the merit of their proven leadership and ability to create c
Published: 27 May 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
This is your moment. If you're done playing nice with hate, if you want to call it out, tear it down and refuse to shut up...we have a challenge for you. Hate has gone viral. From racism and xenophobia to antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry, misogyny, and attacks on the LGBTQI+ community—
Published: 08 May 2025 Type: Contest
Rappler is the Philippines’ leading digital media company driven by uncompromising journalism, enabled by technology, and enriched by communities of action. It pioneered multimedia reporting and mobile journalism in the Philippines, cutting through various layers to bring news l
Published: 30 Apr 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
The programme will enable an interdisciplinary cohort of five young leaders to participate in the upcoming One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich as part of Holcim’s global delegation. In particular, this scholarship will support young leaders who are making an impact in one of the following ar
Published: 17 Apr 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
Reckitt believes social entrepreneurship has a powerful role to play in solving the world’s greatest challenges. With a portfolio of over 60 entrepreneurs, Reckitt acts as a catalyst working with expert partners like Yunus Social Business and Health Innovation Exchange to scale pioneering solu
Published: 16 Apr 2025 Type: Contest
AI is transforming every aspect of our lives and society. It is young people who are at the forefront of developing innovative AI programmes and initiatives that are tackling the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. AI is increasingly becoming used as a central tool in ta
Published: 15 Apr 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
At dsm-firmenich, we believe that with capability comes responsibility. By focusing on societal impact and tackling challenges at their core, we bring progress to life, creating sustainable solutions for a better future. This commitment to lasting impact is at the heart of our pur
Published: 14 Apr 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
The Audi Environmental Foundation actively supports research into new technologies and scientific methods for a liveable future. Its stated goal is to make a contribution to environmental protection and to create and promote ways of behaving sustainably. The Foundation focuses in particular on pr
Published: 02 Apr 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany
