Sandoz Scholarship 2026 for Young Leaders in Healthcare Access
Category: Scholarship
Organization: One Young World in partnership with Sandoz
Opening Date: 23 March 2026
Deadline: 27 April 2026
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Eligibility: Young leaders aged 18–30
The Sandoz Scholarship 2026 is designed for young leaders who are addressing systemic barriers to healthcare in their communities, countries, or globally. One Young World and Sandoz will support five young leaders working in global health, access to medicines, or healthcare innovation.
Program Overview
This scholarship is aimed at early talent working to remove barriers to healthcare or develop new ways to improve access to medicines and care. The page highlights examples such as digital or AI tools for underserved areas, supply-chain solutions for remote regions, local health education or training programs, and policy advocacy to make healthcare and medicines more affordable and accessible.
Selected scholars will join the global Sandoz delegation and receive access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The scholarship page also notes that scholars will connect, collaborate, and amplify their impact through the opportunity.
What Is Included
✓ Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa
✓ Hotel accommodation in Cape Town from 2 November to 7 November
✓ Return travel to and from Cape Town in economy flights
✓ Catering, including breakfast at the hotel and lunch and dinner on core Summit days
✓ Ground transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue
✓ Participation in Sandoz-hosted sessions before and during the Summit
✓ A Sandoz buddy to support networking and engagement
Eligibility Criteria
• Be between 18 and 30 years old
• Show a clear commitment to creating positive change
• Show leadership potential
• Understand key issues in your community or the wider world
• Have experience creating practical or innovative solutions that improve healthcare or reduce healthcare inequalities
The page adds that most delegates at the One Young World Summit are between 18 and 30. Applicants over 30 may be considered if they can demonstrate strong personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. Applicants under 18 at the time of the Summit cannot be accepted.
Deadline
Applications open on 23 March 2026, and the application deadline is 27 April 2026.
