LEADING SCHOLARSHIP 2025

About the scholarship program:

One Young World strives to identify the most impactful young leaders from every country in the world. Scholarships provide the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend on the merit of their proven leadership and ability to create change in their home country.

Many of our scholars are changing the world starting at the grassroots, sent to attend the Summit by organisations who want to support young people making waves. Some are top performing professionals, sent by forward thinking managers who see the need for talent development. While others are paving the way politically in their countries, and are sent to the Summit by governments who see the value in empowering young people.

We only develop and support young leaders who can demonstrate a proactive commitment to build a positive impact on their communities. But we believe the world needs leaders from every background. We are not just inclusive, we proactively welcome diversity – across every country and every sector. This means we look for people who are doing the best they can within their individual circumstances, to improve the lives of others, no matter their field of interest or expertise.

Our scholarship programme means that the best and brightest young leaders from around the world are able to attend our Summit entirely free, from beginning to end including travel, catering and accommodation, regardless of their financial circumstances. 

Eligibility Criteria:

You are eligible for the Leading Scholarship if you:

• Are between the ages of 18 – 30*
• 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 

*Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.

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Scholarship Benefits:

• Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany.
• Hotel accommodation between 2 and 6 November 2025. 
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• The cost of travel to and from Munich. Your flight to and from Munich 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 Germany to attend the One Young World Summit 2025, you will be required to pay the visa fee yourself. The costs of the visa as well as any further costs associated with the visa application (including travel to and from the visa application centre) fall on you as the participant.

Additional information:

Please note: 

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Priority will be given to applicants from countries that have been less represented at previous One Young World Summits.
• We cannot guarantee that any applicant will secure sponsorship
• Priority will be given to first-time Summit attendees (not One Young World Ambassadors).
• Due to the overwhelming amount of applications we receive, One Young World is unable to respond to individual emails enquiring about the outcome of the Leading Scholarship selection process.
• We do not provide feedback as to why candidates are not selected.

Application Deadline:

Applications for this scholarship will close on the 7th of July, 2025.

Application Process:

Interested and eligible candidates should apply for the scholarship program by accessing the application form provided in the application link below:

We at Icanstudent wish you the very best in your application process.