Country: South Africa
City: Cape Town
Event: One Young World Summit 2026
Scholarship: ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship
Coverage: Fully Funded
Deadline: 7 June 2026
Dates: 3–6 November 2026
Partner Organizations: ICMM and One Young World.
The One Young World Summit 2026 South Africa will take place in Cape Town and is tied to the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship. This fully funded scholarship is open to applicants from around the world, and it supports people who are already creating impact in key sustainability-related areas. The source also notes that the summit will last 4 days and expects 150+ nationals and 2,000+ participants.
What the One Young World Summit 2026 South Africa Offers
The ICMM is partnering with One Young World to support young leaders working in these areas:
• Biodiversity conservation
• Decarbonisation
• Responsible natural resource production
• Social performance, including community resilience and human rights
• Promoting and communicating action on sustainability.
Benefits and Coverage
✓ 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 Can Apply
The source says this scholarship is ideal for:
• Young leaders
• Climate activists
• Sustainability advocates
• Social entrepreneurs
• Community development professionals
• Youth working on environmental projects.
Applicants generally must also:
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be leading inspiring initiatives or projects, or driving meaningful change through their job or life outside work
• Show proven impact in at least one of the listed focus areas
• Come from any country, as applicants from all countries are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the official One Young World scholarship portal. The source states that the link is provided on the official page.
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