One Young World Leading Scholarship 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity for young changemakers to participate in the annual One Young World Summit, which will be held in Munich, Germany, from 3 – 6 November 2025. This scholarship enables outstanding youth leaders, particularly from underrepresented countries, to engage with a global network of leaders and accelerate their social impact.
The One Young World Summit brings together thousands of the world’s most impactful young leaders from over 190 countries. Through workshops, lectures, and networking opportunities, delegates are equipped to amplify their work in building a more sustainable and inclusive world. The Leading Scholarship is awarded to young leaders with a proven track record of delivering positive change and innovative solutions to pressing global or local issues.
One Young World Leading Scholarship Benefits
One Young World Leading Scholarship 2025 provides full financial support and Summit access for selected applicants. The benefits include:
- Accommodation: Hotel accommodation from 2 to 6 November 2025.
- Summit Access: Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany.
- Travel Costs: Round-trip air travel to and from Munich, departing from and returning to the same international airport.
- Accommodation: Hotel accommodation from 2 to 6 November 2025.
- Meals: All meals during the Summit, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Global Networking: Opportunity to join a network of over 18,700 young leaders from 196 countries, with access to Ambassador-exclusive opportunities.
- Visibility: Increased visibility for your work and the chance to raise your country’s flag at the Opening Ceremony
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the One Young World Leading Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Be between 18 and 30 years old (applications from those older than 30 may be considered based on merit).
- Leadership: Demonstrate a clear capacity for leadership and innovation in addressing local or global issues.
- Impact: Have a track record of implementing impactful and sustainable solutions.
- Commitment: Show commitment to positive change and social development.
- Representation: Priority will be given to applicants from countries underrepresented at past One Young World Summits.
- First-Time Delegate: Applicants must not be current One Young World Ambassadors.
Application Process
To apply for the One Young World Leading Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Prepare Your Application: Answer the questions related to your leadership work, the issues you’re tackling, and the impact of your efforts.
- Complete the Online Application: Provide a short biography, details about your work, and any links to websites or social media that are relevant to your initiatives.
- Submit Your Application: Submit your completed application by the deadline. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Required Documents
When applying for the Leading Scholarship, be ready to submit:
- Personal Biography: A description of yourself, your current role, achievements, and aspirations.
- Leadership Track Record: Explanation of the issues you’re tackling and the innovative solutions you’ve implemented.
- Impact Measurement: An estimate of how many people have benefited from your work.
- Relevance to Summit: A description of why attending the Summit will further your leadership journey and impact.
- Links to media coverage, websites, blogs, or awards that support your application
Selection Process
The selection for the Leading Scholarship is competitive and merit-based. Candidates are assessed based on:
- Leadership and Innovation: Evidence of leadership capacity and original problem-solving strategies
- Impact: Measurable, meaningful change created in their community or field
- Representation: Country or region of origin, with priority for underrepresented regions
- Motivation and Fit: Alignment with the goals of One Young World and the Summit experience
Scholarship Duration
The One Young World Leading Scholarship 2025 covers participation for the full duration of the One Young World Summit, which will take place from 3 to 6 November 2025 in Munich, Germany.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the One Young World Leading Scholarship 2025 is 7 July 2025
