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DUTCH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ENTERPRISING FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP 2026

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Application Deadline: 9 March 2026

LOCATION: South Africa

Applications are now live for the 2026 cohort of Enterprising Futures scholars.

They are looking for forty of the most trailblazing, impactful entrepreneurs who are leading or part of a scalable start-up or small- to medium-sized enterprise with social or environmental impact. Applicants must apply through the application portal below.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must be:

Aged 18 – 35 by the date of the One Young World Summit 2026 in November.

Leading or part of a scalable start-up or small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with demonstrable social and/or environmental impact, either as an entrepreneur or in a similar role.

Nationals of and residents of one of the following countries: Ethiopia, Jordan, Lebanon, Mozambique, Uganda, Tunisia, Palestine, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, South Africa, Burundi, Iraq (including Kurdistan region of Iraq), Sudan, Mali, Algeria

All candidates will be required to have a working understanding of English, as both the One Young World Summit and Enterprising Futures pre- and post-programmes will be held in English.

Candidates must be available to join the programme full time between 30 October – 7 November, as well as pre- and post-programme dates.

The Dutch MFA values an inclusive and diverse environment. The Dutch MFA encourages all young entrepreneurs (rural-urban) that are eligible to apply (no matter race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, or education). 

BENEFIT:

Enterprising Futures Scholars will receive:

Access to additional events organised by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the pre-programme.

Access to the One Young World Summit 2026, taking place from 3 to 6 November in Cape Town, South Africa.

Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme, Action Accelerator and lifetime membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community.

Hotel accommodation for the duration of the pre-program and summit dates.

One night of hotel accommodation (if required) for the visa application process.

Return travel from your country of residence to Cape Town (flights in economy).

Domestic travel costs to the airport to take the international flight.

Visa costs, if applicable (including the visa application fee and required travel for visa appointment).

Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the pre-programme and the Summit.

Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.

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BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG)’S 2026 ASPIRE WOMEN’S WORKSHOP.

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Application Deadline: The application deadline differs per country, so please note the differing deadlines in the “Apply” section of the website.

LOCATION: Spain

BCG ASPIRE Women’s Workshop is a 3-day women’s professional development event where over 90 talented students from Europe, Middle East, South America and Africa get to meaningfully engage with each other, explore consulting and connect with BCGers from around the world in the same location, Barcelona. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications to our ASPIRE Women’s Workshop are open to university and PhD students (undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programs). We are looking for students from all fields of study, with an outstanding academic track record and a curious mind seeking new challenges.

Submit your application online using one of the participating countries’ links below—the respective office will then review your application. Please be sure to include your resume, as well as any additional documents required by the local office/region. Additionally, a games assessment will be shared and is a required part of the application process. 

When selecting your preferred office, we advise you to make your choice based on geographic ties (for example, you’ve studied or lived in the respective country or speak the local language). Please apply through ONE link only and note the respective application requirements of our participating countries, as they might vary.  Multiple applications will not be accepted.

Apply below by selecting your country of interest for ASPIRE.
Please apply to only one office, and make sure you pay attention to the application deadlines, as they differ per office.

Once you submit your application, you can expect to hear back from us by mid-April.

Please be aware that if you are selected to attend ASPIRE, you must possess a valid ID. If you are a non-European citizen, you must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after the event date).

Obtaining a passport is at the applicant’s own cost. BCG will bear the cost of obtaining the relevant visa, if needed.

BENEFIT:

There is no participation fee. BCG will cover travel and accommodation costs

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