One Young World | Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2024

It is predicted that by 2030, at least 2 billion young people will be seeking work and opportunities, making underemployment and a lack of opportunities one of the most significant socio-economic and security challenges we are currently faced with (1). Youth unemployment has been directly linked to feelings of social exclusion, anxiety, and hopelessness; and at its worst, can lead to poverty, violent extremism, political instability, and crime. As such, finding solutions to this growing problem will be key to creating a peaceful, sustainable, and equitable future for all. Local entrepreneurs play a key role in achieving this, creating jobs and providing youth employment opportunities for those in their communities.

The role of young entrepreneurs is particularly relevant in the context of fragile and conflict affected states. Young people often turn to entrepreneurship to develop opportunities for themselves and their communities in these circumstances. Moreover, the capacity of young people to deal with the uncertainty, partly caused by fragile ecosystems, can be a powerful source for new ideas and approaches. Especially, digital and social innovations have become prevalent in the workforce to allow them to adapt to changing circumstances (2).

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is committed to investing in education and youth employment for this reason; aiming to improve prospects for young people, particularly in developing countries and fragile states, by bridging the gap between the skills young people learn and what the labour market demands.

In support of these efforts, the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is pleased to launch their annual scholarship in collaboration with One Young World to offer young leaders and entrepreneurs from these countries a place at the annual One Young World Summit.

The One Young World Summit 2024 will see 2,000 young leaders from 190+ countries descend to Montréal for the global forum for young leaders, during which delegates will present and debate solutions to our time’s most pressing issues alongside senior leaders. This will offer young entrepreneurs an unparalleled experience to become engaged, build on successful initiatives, and connect with other changemakers around the world.

• Table of Content
• About One Young World
• One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship
• One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About One Young World

At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world�s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Tr... continue reading

One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship

The Enterprising Futures Scholarship aims are:

• Empowering young leaders to create sustainable job opportunities in selected regions.
• Leveraging the potential of young people as widely as possible for job creation and highlighting their potential as a solution to fostering prosperous societies.
• Raising awareness of youth unemployment and sharing best practices regarding this subject.

Scholars will receive:

• Access to additional events organised by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Access to the One Young World Summit 2024, taking place from 18 - 21 September in Montréal, Canada.
• Hotel accommodation during the Summit dates.
• One night of hotel accommodation (if required) for the visa application process
• Additional night pre-Summit (if needed).
• The cost of travel to and from the host city of the Summit (flights in economy).
• Domestic travel costs to the airport to take the international flight (flight in economy).
• Travel to the visa application process (if required).
• Visa costs, if applicable (including visa costs and required travel for visa appointment).
• Catering which includes breakfast at the hotel accommodation and, lunch and dinner at the Summit.
• Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
• Lifetime membership to the OYW community.

One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship Courses

• Entrepreneurship

Requirements for One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship Qualification

Candidates must be:

• Aged 18 – 35 by the date of the One Young World 2024 Summit in September.
• Actively engaged in the fields of youth employment and job creation, either as entrepreneurs or in a similar role (and be able to demonstrate this).
• Nationals of and residents in one of the following countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq including Kurdistan region of Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda. Please note that candidates with refugee status are certainly eligible.
• All candidates will be required to have a working understanding of English, as both the One Young World Summit and Enterprising Futures pre- and post-programmes will be held in English.
• Candidates must be available to join the programme full-time between 17 and 22 September 2024, as well as pre- and post-programme dates.

The Dutch MFA values an inclusive and diverse environment. The Dutch MFA encourages all young entrepreneurs (rural-urban) that are eligible to apply (no matter race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, or education).

Interview date, Process and Venue for One Young World Dutch MFA Enterprising Futures Scholarship

One Young World will assess candidates based on:

• A demonstrated commitment to creating a positive impact through (social) entrepreneurship in their communities.
• Proven leadership ability (role models) in their communities.
• A capacity for innovation and value-driven problem solving.
• A concern for local and/or global issues.
• An ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas.
• An ability to work towards a shared goal through teamwork and collaboration.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details visit: One Young World website.