OYW ICMM Young Scholarship 2026 South Africa – Fully Funded
Host Country: South Africa
Location: Cape Town
Program: One Young World Summit 2026
Scholarship Name: ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: 7 June 2026
Summit Dates: 3–6 November 2026
Organization: ICMM in partnership with One Young World.
The OYW ICMM Young Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity for applicants from around the world. It supports young leaders who are working on sustainability and impact-driven initiatives, and it is linked to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The summit will run for 4 days and is described as bringing together 150+ nationals and 2,000+ participants.
About the OYW ICMM Young Scholarship 2026
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is partnering with One Young World for this scholarship. The program supports young leaders who are creating positive change in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, and promoting action on sustainability.
Financial Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
✓ Full access to the One Young World Summit 2026
✓ Hotel accommodation in Munich
✓ Round-trip airfare
✓ Meals during the summit
✓ Local transportation between the accommodation and the summit venue.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants generally must:
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be leading inspiring initiatives or projects, or driving meaningful change through their work or life outside work
• Have proven impact in at least one of these areas: biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, or promoting and communicating action on sustainability
• Be from any country, since applicants from all countries are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for the OYW ICMM Young Scholarship 2026
Applicants must apply online through the official One Young World scholarship portal. The source provides the official application link on the page for the OYW South Africa scholarship.
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