Are you a passionate young entrepreneur seeking to create meaningful change in your community? The Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2025, powered by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in partnership with One Young World, offers a transformative opportunity for young leaders from eligible countries in Africa and the Middle East.
This prestigious scholarship will sponsor selected individuals to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany—a global forum where over 2,000 young leaders from 190+ countries will gather to debate and present solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
- Full access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich (3–6 November).
- Exclusive events organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Fully covered travel expenses, including:
- Flights (economy) to and from Munich.
- Domestic travel to the airport.
- Visa-related travel (if applicable).
- Accommodation:
- Summit accommodation, with meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Additional nights for visa processes, if required.
- Coverage of visa costs, if applicable.
- Transport between the Summit venue and accommodation.
- Lifetime membership to the One Young World (OYW) community.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must:
- Be aged 18–35 by November 2025.
- Be actively engaged in youth employment and job creation as entrepreneurs or in a similar role.
- Be nationals and residents of one of the following countries:
Algeria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq (including Kurdistan), Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda.
(Refugee status candidates are eligible). - Have a working understanding of English.
- Be available full-time from 2–7 November 2025, including pre- and post-programme events.
The scholarship encourages diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, or education.
- Application Deadline: 23 February 2025
- Programme Dates: 2–7 November 2025.
Apply here: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarships/dmfa/2025.
