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LEADING SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND ONE YOUNG WORLD SUMMIT 2025 IN MUNICH, GERMANY

Application Deadline: July 7, 2025

LOCATION: Germany

If you are a young leader who is devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable world, One Young World is looking to bring you to our next annual Summit. 

Apply to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany from 3 – 6 November via our flagship Leading Scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY:

You are eligible for the Leading Scholarship 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 

*Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.

Please note: 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Priority will be given to applicants from countries that have been less represented at previous One Young World Summits.

Priority will be given to first-time Summit attendees (not One Young World 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 Scholarship selection process.

They do not provide feedback as to why candidates are not selected.

BENEFIT:

Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany.

Hotel accommodation between 2 and 6 November 2025. 

Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The cost of travel to and from Munich. Your flight to and from Munich must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.

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AI-CYBERSECURITY ESSAY PRIZE COMPETITION

Application Deadline: 2 January 2025, 00:00 am CET.

LOCATION: Germany

Munich Security Conference (MSC) and Binding Hook proudly announce the AI-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition, inviting experts to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on cybersecurity. This competition seeks insightful analyses on the implications for Europe and recommendations for policymakers, with an opportunity for winners to be recognized at an international forum.

ELIGIBILITY:

Essay Question: “How will Artificial Intelligence change cybersecurity, and what are the implications for Europe? Discuss potential strategies that policymakers can adopt to navigate these changes.”

The competition is open to experts in cybersecurity and AI from any part of the world. All submissions must be in English.

They only accept single-authored submissions.

There is no fee to enter the AI-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition.

Each participant may submit only one entry for the competition. Multiple submissions from the same participant will not be accepted.

This competition invites researchers in cybersecurity and AI to put forward their perspectives on this crucial issue. A particular emphasis is placed on understanding the consequences for Europe, urging participants to delve into how these technological shifts affect European security and policy.

Winners will not only receive a monetary reward but also have their work published on Binding Hook, Virtual Routes’ platform for technology and security, and be celebrated at the 2025 Munich Security Conference (February 14-16, 2025).

BENEFIT:

The prizes for the top essays are as follows:

1st Place: €10,000

Runner-Up: €5,000

3rd Place: €2,500

4th-5th Places: €1,000

The author of the winning essay will be invited to attend the 2025 Munich Security Conference (February 13-16, 2025), where they will be honored at the award ceremony. This presents a unique opportunity to stand in the global spotlight, engaging with leaders and innovators from various sectors and sharing insights on the pivotal role of AI in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

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