Roche Scholarship 2026 for NHS Young Leaders to Attend One Young World Summit in South Africa
Organization: One Young World in partnership with Roche
Program: Roche Scholarship 2026
Category: Scholarship
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Opening Date: 16 March 2026
Deadline: 6 May 2026
The Roche Scholarship 2026 is open for young leaders in the NHS who are working to promote sustainable innovation or health equity. The scholarship is offered through One Young World in partnership with Roche and will support 3 outstanding professionals working in the NHS to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 to 6 November 2026.
About the Scholarship
According to the official page, Roche UK focuses on developing transformative medicines and tests that improve lives in the UK. The page also explains that Roche is committed to collaborative work with NHS organisations across the United Kingdom and highlights its wider commitment to sustainable healthcare, including its goal of achieving Net Zero emissions globally by 2045 and halving the environmental impacts of its products and operations.
Who Should Apply
This programme is intended for young leaders within the NHS who have shown a commitment to sustainable innovation in healthcare. The page gives examples of relevant work, including tackling the causes and effects of health inequalities, creating or implementing innovative methods of treatment or diagnosis to improve the patient care pathway, and reducing emissions or pressures on natural resources, such as through decarbonising healthcare supply chains.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected scholars will receive access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town. They will also receive hotel accommodation in Cape Town in a private room from 2 to 6 November 2026 inclusive, the cost of travel to and from Cape Town in economy class, catering including breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by the hotel and during the Summit, and the cost of transportation between the airport and hotel via public transport. The official page also notes that scholars must book their own flights and will be reimbursed.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be aged 18 to 35 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026. Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply, but applicants must be based in the United Kingdom and must hold a position in the NHS or in an organisation working in partnership with the NHS. The page also requires an understanding of key local and or global issues, a track record of generating impactful and innovative solutions, and a demonstrated commitment to sustainable innovation in healthcare. It further states that applications from those who will be under 18 at the time of the Summit cannot be accepted.
Important Dates
The opening date for the scholarship is 16 March 2026. The application deadline is 6 May 2026. The Summit in Cape Town will take place from 3 to 6 November 2026.
Review Note
The official page states that the review of all submissions will be independent of the Roche portfolio and any clinical experience the submitter may have of Roche products.
