Leading Scholarship 2025 by One Young World Now Open for Applications
Are you a young leader striving to create meaningful change for a sustainable future? The One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany, is calling for exceptional individuals to apply for the Leading Scholarship 2025. The Summit will take place from November 3–6, 2025, and offers an unparalleled platform for change-makers from across the globe.
About the Leading Scholarship
The Leading Scholarship aims to make the Summit accessible to outstanding young leaders, especially from underrepresented countries in global forums and decision-making spaces. This initiative is a part of One Young World’s mission to ensure that talented individuals from all corners of the world can participate based on their proven leadership and ability to effect change.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected recipients of the Leading Scholarship will receive:
- Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany.
- Accommodation from November 2 to 6, 2025.
- Catering (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the Summit.
- Travel expenses: The cost of flights to and from Munich (from the same international airport).
Note: Visa-related expenses, including visa fees and travel costs to visa application centers, must be borne by the participant.
Why Apply?
The Leading Scholarship offers more than just access to the Summit:
- Join a global network of over 18,700 collaborators from 196 countries.
- Access exclusive opportunities such as speaking engagements, regional networking, and mentoring sessions.
- Represent your country by waving its flag at the Opening Ceremony.
- Gain visibility for your initiatives and present your ideas to global experts and leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old (exceptions can be made for older applicants with demonstrated impact and engagement).
- Show a proven commitment to delivering positive change.
- Exhibit strong leadership capabilities.
- Be actively addressing key local and/or global issues.
- Have a history of generating impactful and innovative ideas.
Additional Notes:
- Priority is given to first-time Summit attendees and applicants from underrepresented countries.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and sponsorship is not guaranteed.
- Due to high application volume, One Young World will not provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Apply: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarships/leading-scholarship-2025.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted for this leading scholarship by one young world before July 7, 2025.