One Young World is delighted to offer this scholarship in partnership with the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust to connect young leaders driving positive social impact in the Commonwealth with the opportunity to attend One Young World conference in 2019.
Application Deadline: 5th May 2019, 5PM BST Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries
To be taken at (country): UK
About the Award: The Commonwealth is a family of nations and people, built around shared language, institutions, challenges, aspirations and values. With a combined population of 2.4 billion, the 53 countries making up the Commonwealth are home to nearly 1/3 of the world’s population, 60% of whom are under 30. From the Antigua & Barbuda to Zambia, young people across the Commonwealth are at the forefront of positive change in their communities, countries and world at large. Type: Conference Eligibility: You are eligible for sponsorship if you:
Are between the ages of 18 – 30
Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change in at least one of the following areas:
Sport
Environment
Health
Education
Demonstrate capacity for leadership
Are addressing key local and/or global issues in your work
Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas
Are a national (passport holding citizen) of one of the countries listed in Link below
Selection: The strongest applicants will be shortlisted by the end of May. You will be contacted individually by a member of the One Young World team if you have been shortlisted. Please note:
We cannot guarantee any applicant that they will be shortlisted or that we will secure sponsorship for any shortlisted applicant.
Priority will be given to applicants from countries that have been less represented at previous One Young World Summits.
Priority will also be given to first-time Summit attendees (not OYW Ambassadors).
Due to the overwhelming amount of applications we receive, One Young World is unable to respond to individual emails enquiring about the outcome of the selection process.
We do not provide feedback as to why candidates are not selected.
Tips for applying: check out helpful guidelines for submitting a successful application. Number of Awards: Not specified Value of Award:
Access to the One Young World Summit 2019 in London, the United Kingdom.
Hotel accommodation on a shared basis between 22 October and 25 October 2019.
Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
Summit hand-outs and support materials.
The cost of travel to and from London. Your flight to and from London must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.
Duration of Scholarship: 22 October to 25 October 2019 How to Apply: Apply Here
It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying
