Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 | One Young World
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship, delivered by One Young World in partnership with the Hauwa Ojeifo Global Impact Fund for Women & Girls, is a transformative opportunity for emerging young leaders committed to addressing the urgent challenges faced by women and girls worldwide. Now in its second year, this scholarship supports changemakers tackling issues like child marriage, gender-based violence, mental health disparities, maternal and child health, disability rights, and sexual and reproductive health.
About the Scholarship
Globally, women continue to face significant health, social, and rights disparities. Nearly half of married women lack decision-making power over their sexual health, and 1 in 5 young women are married before turning 18. Without accelerated action, it will take centuries to achieve gender equality.
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship empowers young leaders by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and global platform to create transformative impact in their communities. Scholars are equipped to lead initiatives that address systemic challenges affecting women and girls, fostering a new generation of empathetic, courageous, and visionary leaders.
Degree Level
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship is not tied to a formal degree program. Instead, it targets emerging young leaders aged 18–30 who are actively leading initiatives or working in organizations focused on issues affecting women and girls.
So the scholarship is leadership- and impact-focused, rather than degree-focused. Applicants may be students, recent graduates, or young professionals, but there is no specific bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD requirement—what matters is demonstrated leadership and impact in relevant fields.
Available Subjects
- Womens' Rights
Benefits
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship provides recipients with:
Access to One Young World’s global platform and network of changemakers.
Opportunities to collaborate with other emerging leaders on innovative projects.
Mentorship, support, and resources from the Hauwa Ojeifo Global Impact Fund for Women & Girls.
Recognition as part of a cohort of 16 young leaders shaping solutions for pressing issues affecting women and girls
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
Be aged 18-30 at the time of the One Young World Summit (candidates slightly older may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional impact).
Hold a leadership role, work in an organization, or lead their own initiative with proven impact in at least one of the following areas:
Mental Health, including neurodivergence and developmental differences
Domestic & Sexual Violence
Disability Rights & Rights of Older People
Gynaecological Health & Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights
Maternal and Child Health
Issues of the Girl Child (FGM, Child-Adolescent Pregnancy, Child Marriage)
Non-Communicable Diseases
Reside in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East and actively make an impact in their community.
Be willing to engage with fellow scholarship recipients and participate in collaborative activities
Application Procedure
Applications for the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship open on 16 February and close on 27 March. Interested candidates must submit their applications via the official application portal.
Longlisted applicants may be asked to provide additional documentation, including references, as part of the selection process.
