Apply: CHANEL – One Young World Scholarships (Fully-funded to attend One Young World Summit 2019 in London)

Apply: CHANEL – One Young World Scholarships (Fully-funded to attend One Young World Summit 2019 in London) | After School Africa

The Chanel – One Young World Scholarship will identify and support 15 exemplary change makers to participate in the One Young World Summit 2019 in London.

Application Deadline: 15th May 2019

Eligible Countries: InternationalGet Email Notifications on New Funding Opportunities! Click here to Subscribe!

To be taken at (country): UK

About the Award: CHANEL aims to develop impactful and socially transformative actions through different kinds of initiatives involving its best ambassadors: its people. In 2019, CHANEL will participate in the One Young World Summit with a delegation of 25 of its internal young leaders. CHANEL will also offer scholarships to 15 external delegates who are setting the example to make their communities, countries and organisations more sustainable and socially responsible.

CHANEL is one of the world’s most iconic and influential brands in creating, developing, manufacturing and distributing luxury products. If CHANEL is first and foremost about creation, CHANEL is also about being a human-driven company committed to creating long-term value for the brand and for society. As an iconic brand, our influence far exceeds our business activities. Working within the industry and beyond, we want to use this influence to define and promote a more ambitious way to address and manage sustainability and social challenges.

Fields: This scholarship is particularly intended for young leaders at the forefront of organisations and movements that make an impact in at least one of the following areas:

Climate Change
Sustainable Retail
Social entrepreneurship with handcraft & savoir-faire
Human rights
Advancing the role of women in society

Type: Conference

Eligibility: Candidates must be:

Aged 18-30.
Nationals of all countries will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Selection Criteria:

Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
Demonstrated capacity for leadership
Understanding of key local and/or global issues
Track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas
One Young World will actively seek and prioritise applicants who demonstrate impact in the firlds above.

Number of Awards: 40 (25 for internal members and 15 for young leaders from developing communities)

Value of Award:

Access to the One Young World Summit 2019 London
Hotel accommodation on a shared basis between 22 and 25 (inclusive) October, 2019
The cost of travel to and from London (flights in economy)
Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue
Summit hand-outs and support materials

Duration of Award: 22 and 25 (inclusive) October, 2019

How to Apply: Apply Here