ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026

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 sustainability. The ICMM One Young World Young Leaders Scholarship will select impactful young leaders who are driving forward positive change to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026. 

Applicants must apply through the application portal below. Please note that you may be invited to submit additonal documentation including references, pitch video and/or video call with representatives of One Young World and ICMM as part of the application process.

• Table of Content
• About One Young World
• ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Entrepreneurs
• Aim and Benefits of ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Entrepreneurs
• Requirements for ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Entrepreneurs Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Entrepreneurs

Aim and Benefits of ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Entrepreneurs

Selected young leaders will receive:

• Full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 - 6 November.
• Exclusive dialogue with ICMM CEO on the sidelines of the One Young World Summit.
• Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
• Access to the One Young World Action Accelerator and expert-led mentor sessions to help turn their inspiration into action.
• Access to the One Young World Global Kickstart programme designed to provide delegates with enhanced leadership skills and principles alongside expertise around the Summit's main themes.

Requirements for ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Entrepreneurs Qualification

General Young Leaders must be:

• Young leaders aged 18 - 35 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026*
• Leading inspiring initiatives/projects, or driving meaningful change, through your job or in your life outside of work, with proven impact in at least one of the following areas:
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Decarbonisation
  • Responsible natural resource production
  • Social performance (community resilience, human rights etc.)
  • Promoting and communicating action on sustainability 
• Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit One Young World scholarship webpage.