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LEADING SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND THE 2026 ONE YOUNG WORLD SUMMIT IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

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Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

LOCATION: South Africa

One Young World’s flagship scholarship ensures that remarkable young leaders from every country in the world are able to attend our annual summit. 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 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, 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 and 35.

Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change.

You are addressing key local and/or global issues in your work.

Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas.

They are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scholars will be selected on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be notified of their selection via email between June and October 2026.

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 inquiring about the outcome of the Leading Scholarship selection process.

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

If you are ultimately selected for a scholarship and require a visa to enter South Africa to attend the One Young World Summit 2026, you will be required to pay the visa fee yourself. The costs of the visa as well as any further costs associated with the visa application (including travel to and from the visa application center) fall on you as the participant.

BENEFIT:

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.

The Leading Scholarship is designed specifically to identify and support outstanding young leaders from countries that are often underrepresented at global forums and decision-making spaces.

What could the Leading Scholarship mean for you? 

Tap into a global network of over 20,000 potential collaborators from 196 countries.

Gain access to exclusive Ambassador opportunities, such as speaking events, regional networking opportunities, and mentoring sessions.

The chance to wave your country’s flag at the Opening Ceremony.

Gain greater visibility for your work and be heard by world-renowned experts and leaders.

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2027 KAS-SAIIA SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 1 September, 2026

LOCATION: South Africa

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation named after the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. KAS operates worldwide to promote democracy through dialogue, political education, and training. Prospective students must submit their applications by 1 September 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

Prospective scholars are advised to study SAIIA’s research offerings in its Cape Town and Johannesburg offices very carefully to assist in their final choice of university. The Cape Town office houses SAIIA’s futures and climate change programmes, while its Johannesburg office houses its economic resilience and African diplomacy and governance programmes. Should the status of their application at the relevant university remain unclear at the time of the deadline for this internship, candidates should still proceed with their application, noting this in their cover letter.

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for a master’s degree at the relevant university and should not be older than 30 years. The internship runs from 1 February to 30 November each year.

The programme is output-focused and the KAS-SAIIA scholars, who are assigned to mentors, generally go on to high-profile and high-powered positions in public and private life. The scholars are supported in honing their methodological, research, and writing skills, and are encouraged to:

Co-author articles in SAIIA publications; and

Improve their presentation and organizational skills.

To apply, please complete this application form.

Applications will open on 29 July 2026, and the closing date for applications is 1 September 2026 for both Johannesburg and Cape Town.

KAS also funds an internship programme in conjunction with SAIIA’s Cape Town office. Applicants for the KAS-SAIIA Cape Town-based scholarship must apply for and be admitted into a master’s programme at the Political Science departments of either the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University or the University of the Western Cape.

Kindly note that applicants should apply in either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Dual applications will not be considered.

BENEFIT:

Successful candidates receive a full bursary for their tuition fees and a monthly stipend to cover their living costs and accommodation. Students who have already completed the first year of their master’s programme are not eligible for the internship.

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