OYW ICMM Young Scholarship 2026 in South Africa (Fully Funded)
The OYW ICMM Young Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications from young leaders worldwide. Offered through a partnership between International Council on Mining and Metals and One Young World, this fully funded opportunity supports young individuals working to create positive change in sustainability and environmental development.
The scholarship will allow selected participants to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The summit will bring together more than 2,000 participants from over 150 countries to connect, collaborate, and discuss solutions to global challenges. The event will take place from 3–6 November 2026.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: South Africa
- City: Cape Town
- Program: One Young World Summit 2026
- Scholarship Name: ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Summit Dates: 3–6 November 2026
- Application Deadline: 7 June 2026
Degree Level
The OYW ICMM Young Scholarship 2026 is open for:
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Master's students
- PhD students
- Young professionals
- Entrepreneurs
- Social leaders and activists
No specific academic degree requirement has been announced.
Available Subjects
Applicants involved in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Biodiversity conservation
- Climate action and decarbonisation
- Environmental sustainability
- Responsible natural resource production
- Community resilience
- Human rights initiatives
- Social impact projects
- Sustainable development communication
Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- Full access to the One Young World Summit 2026
- Hotel accommodation during the summit period
- Round-trip international airfare
- Meals during the summit
- Local transportation between accommodation and summit venue
- Opportunity to connect with global leaders and young changemakers
- International networking and leadership exposure
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to applicants from all countries around the world.
International students from more than 150 nationalities are encouraged to submit applications.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants from any country can apply
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Demonstrate leadership potential
- Be leading projects or initiatives with measurable impact
- Show commitment toward sustainability and social change
- Have experience in at least one of the following fields:
- Biodiversity conservation
- Decarbonisation initiatives
- Responsible resource production
- Social performance and community resilience
- Sustainability advocacy and communication
Application Procedure
Candidates must complete an online application through the official One Young World scholarship portal.
Application steps:
- Visit the official scholarship portal.
- Create an account or log in.
- Fill in personal and educational information.
- Describe leadership experience and achievements.
- Explain your impact in sustainability-related activities.
- Review all details carefully.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Why Apply?
The OYW ICMM Young Scholarship provides more than financial support. Participants gain access to one of the world's largest youth leadership networks, where they can build connections with policymakers, entrepreneurs, activists, and global experts. It is an opportunity to showcase ideas, expand leadership skills, and create meaningful international partnerships.
