Application Deadline: 9 April 2024
The annual One Young World Summit convenes 2,000 young leaders, from 190+ countries to develop solutions to the world’s big challenges. They connect, share learnings, and are inspired by political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Trudeau, Paul Polman and Mary Robinson.
Delegates return to their communities and organisations as One Young World Ambassadors with the connections, insights, and motivation to act, accessing the global community of 15,500+ young leaders to accelerate existing social impact initiatives or establish new ventures.
One Young World strives to identify the most impactful young leaders from every country in the world. Scholarships provide the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend on the merit of their proven leadership and ability to create change in their home country. Leading The Americas is an initiative designed to ensure that outstanding young people from The Americas are represented at One Young World Summits.
Young leaders across the Americas are devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable region. Are you one of those leaders? If so, One Young World is looking to bring you to our next annual Summit.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible for sponsorship if you:
- Are between the ages of 18 – 30*
- Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
- 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 below:
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Bahamas | Barbados |
| Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | Canada |
| Chile | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba |
| Dominica | Dominican Republic | Ecuador | El Salvador |
| Grenada | Guatemala | Guyana | Haiti |
| Honduras | Jamaica | Mexico | Nicaragua |
| Panama | Paraguay | Peru | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent and The Grenadines | Suriname | Trinidad and Tobago |
| United States | Uruguay | Venezuela |
Benefits
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada.
- Hotel accommodation between 17 and 21 September 2024.
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- The cost of travel to and from Montréal. Your flight to and from Montréal must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.
Selection Process:
The strongest applicants will be shortlisted by mid-May 2024. You will be contacted individually by a member of the One Young World team if you have been shortlisted.
Please note:
- One Young World 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 Leading The Americas selection process.
- One Young World do not provide feedback as to why candidates are not selected.
More Info: One Young World Summit Leading the Americas Scholarships
