One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town – Leading Scholarship

About One Young World Summit 2026

The One Young World Summit is a major annual gathering of young leaders from around the world. The 2026 summit takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 to 6 November 2026.

Paid delegate registration has closed, but the Leading Scholarship is still accepting rolling applications. It covers a full delegate place, meals and the leadership programme.

Key Highlights

• Global youth leadership summit in Cape Town
• Leading Scholarship covers the delegate place and meals
• Priority for first-time attendees and under-represented countries
• Rolling review until 31 October 2026

Who Can Apply?

Young leaders aged 18–35 from the listed eligible countries with a proven record of social-impact leadership.

Dates, Venue & Application Deadline

• Event dates: 3 November 2026 – 6 November 2026
• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Funding & Fees

Fully funded delegate place and meals; travel and hotel are decided case by case. Visa fees are not covered.

Why Attend?

One Young World is one of the most recognised youth leadership summits, and a scholarship place is a strong addition to any CV.

Organiser

This summit is organised by One Young World. Global Youth Conferences lists it to help young people discover international opportunities. Dates, fees and eligibility can change, so always confirm the final details on the organiser’s official website before applying or travelling.