Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 – One Young World Summit in South Africa
The Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 offers a fantastic opportunity for young entrepreneurs and leaders from selected countries to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. This program brings together youth who want to drive positive social or environmental change in their communities. No IELTS is required, and there is no application fee for the OYW Summit 2026 Scholarship.
The fully funded scholarship supports young leaders who are running start-ups or small businesses with meaningful impact. Participants gain knowledge from global experts, expand their professional networks, and share innovative ideas with peers from around the world. The program aims to help young people develop skills to tackle global challenges, including youth unemployment.
This One Young World scholarship is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Dutch Enterprise Agency, in partnership with One Young World. By empowering young entrepreneurs, the program contributes to job creation, social inclusion, and a sustainable future.
Scholarship Details
Host Country: South Africa
Host Organization: One Young World Limited
Summit Location: Cape Town
Summit Dates: 30 October – 7 November 2026 (including pre- and post-programme activities)
Benefits of the Enterprising Futures Scholarship
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Full access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town
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Participation in additional events organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and partners
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Hotel accommodation during the official Summit dates, plus one extra night if required for visa travel
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Pre-Summit accommodation for one additional night, if needed
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Travel expenses including round-trip economy airfare to the Summit host city and domestic travel to/from the airport
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Visa-related travel expenses and visa fees, if applicable
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Catering during the Summit, including breakfast at the hotel, lunch, and dinner
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Local transportation between accommodation and the Summit venue
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Lifetime membership in the One Young World global community
Eligibility Criteria
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Age between 18 and 35
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Actively involved in youth employment and job creation initiatives, either as an entrepreneur or in a similar role
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Must be from one of the eligible countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq (including the Kurdistan region), Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia, or Uganda. Candidates with refugee status are also eligible
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Must be available to attend the Summit on the specified dates
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Working knowledge of English is required
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Active engagement in youth employment and job creation initiatives
How to Apply
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Apply through the official One Young World website
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Complete all required personal and professional information
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Answer all application questions carefully
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Submit the application once all fields are completed
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 is 9 March 2026.
