4 Days, 150+ Nationals, 2,000+ Participants. Yes, I am talking about the One Young World Summit 2026 taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. This is one of the largest Youth Summits in the world. The ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship is in Partnership with One Young World and offers a fully funded scholarship to applicants from around the world. The scholarship covers return airfare, meals, stay, and local transport. The One Young World Summit South Africa will run from 3-6 November 2026. More details are below.
Quick Overview
- Host Country: South Africa
- Location: Cape Town
- Program: One Young World Summit 2026
- Summit Dates: 3–6 November 2026
- Scholarship Name: ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 7 June 2026
About the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is partnering with One Young World to support young leaders who are creating positive impact in areas such as:
- Biodiversity conservation
- Decarbonisation
- Responsible natural resource production
- Social performance (community resilience, human rights, etc.)
- Promoting and communicating action on sustainability
Financial Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
- Full access to the One Young World Summit 2026
- Hotel accommodation in Munich
- Round-trip airfare
- Meals during the summit
- Local transportation between the accommodation and the summit venue
Who Should Apply?
This scholarship is ideal for:
- Young leaders
- Climate activists
- Sustainability advocates
- Social entrepreneurs
- Community development professionals
- Youth working on environmental projects
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants generally must:
- Applicants from all countries are encouraged to apply.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- 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
How to Apply for the OYW ICMM Young Scholarship 2026?
Applicants must apply online through the official One Young World scholarship portal. The link is below.
APPLY NOW FOR OYW SOUTH AFRICA
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- FutureMinds Summit Thailand 2026 (FMST) (Fully Funded)
- EU Volunteer Program 2026 in Europe (Fully Funded)
