Are you a young leader from Africa? You could attend the One Young World Leading Africa Scholarship 2024 in Montréal:Tiohtiáke from September 18–21.
Application Deadline:
- Still ongoing
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About the One Young World Leading Africa Scholarship:
One Young World is a global community for young leaders, focused on increasing social impact, building skills, and elevating profiles locally and globally. The annual One Young World Summit brings together 2,000 young leaders from over 190 countries to address major global challenges, facilitated by esteemed political, business, and humanitarian leaders. Delegates gain access to a global community of over 15,500 young leaders, enabling them to accelerate their social impact initiatives or start new ventures.
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Scholarship Benefits:
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada
- Hotel accommodation between September 17-21, 2024
- Catering (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Travel costs to and from Montréal (flights must depart from and return to the same international airport)
- Note: Visa fees and associated costs must be covered by the participant
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 18-30* (considerations for those older based on impact and engagement)
- Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
- Demonstrated capacity for leadership
- Addressing key local and/or global issues in their work
- Track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas
- National (passport holding citizen) of an eligible African country
Eligible Countries:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Republic of the Congo
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Eswatini
- Gabon
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Selection Process:
- Strongest applicants will be shortlisted by mid-May 2024.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually by One Young World team members.
- Priority given to applicants from less represented countries and first-time Summit attendees.
- Due to high application volumes, feedback on individual applications is not provided.
How to Apply for the One Young World Leading Africa Scholarship:
- Visit application webpage: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Prepare Application: Ensure you meet all criteria and can demonstrate your commitment to creating positive change.
- Submit Application: Complete and submit the online application form.
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