The One Young World Scholarships are designed to expand access, inclusion, and representation for some of the world’s most influential young leaders and changemakers. Through these fully funded leadership scholarships, outstanding individuals are given the opportunity to attend the One Young World Summit and join a powerful global community committed to driving social, economic, and environmental change.
These scholarships remove financial barriers by covering all major costs, ensuring that leadership potential and impact—not personal finances—determine participation.
Scholarship Overview Summary
- Programme Name: One Young World Scholarships
- Funding Type: Fully funded leadership scholarships
- Eligible Applicants: Young leaders and changemakers worldwide
- Coverage: Travel, accommodation, meals, and Summit participation
- Main Event: One Young World Summit
- Focus Areas: Leadership, social impact, innovation, global challenges
What Is a One Young World Scholarship?
A One Young World Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that enables exceptional young leaders to participate in the annual One Young World Summit, one of the world’s largest gatherings of young talent from every country and sector.
These international leadership scholarships are awarded to individuals demonstrating strong leadership capacity and a proven commitment to making a positive impact in their communities or industries. Successful applicants gain full access to the Summit and long-term membership in the One Young World global community.
Scholarship Impact and Reach
- 554 scholarship recipients selected in 2024
- 74,847 applications received in 2024 alone
- Over 163,000 applications submitted in the past three years
- More than 1,500 fully funded scholarship places awarded in the last three years
These figures highlight the global demand and prestige associated with the One Young World fully funded scholarships.
Latest One Young World Scholarship Opportunities
One Young World offers a wide range of global and regional scholarship programmes tailored to young leaders addressing today’s most pressing global issues. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review individual eligibility requirements before applying.
Current opportunities include:
- The NewNow
Registration deadline: 16 February 2026 - Generation Regen Challenge: Presented by BMO
Registration deadline: 23 February 2026 - Défi Génération Régénération : Présenté par BMO
Registration deadline: 23 February 2026
Applicants can also access official guidance on how to prepare a strong and competitive scholarship application.
One Young World Scholars
One Young World Scholars are selected based on demonstrated leadership ability and measurable impact. They include:
- Grassroots changemakers transforming local communities
- High-performing professionals leading innovation in their industries
- Emerging political leaders influencing national and regional policy
Together, these scholars form a diverse and influential network of global youth leaders.
Who Funds One Young World Scholarship Programmes?
The One Young World scholarship programmes are made possible through partnerships with:
- Civil society organisations
- National and regional governments
- Private sector companies
- Universities and academic institutions
- Foundations and philanthropic organisations
These collaborations ensure that fully funded youth leadership scholarships reach talented individuals who might otherwise be unable to participate.
How To Apply
Click this link to access the grant’s official application for the Deloitte | One Young World | Scholarship 2025 in Canada and submit your application.
