Scholarship and Travel Opportunity to London with One Young World Program 2019

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) foundation invites young health leaders around the world to participate in its One Young World annual program. The foundation will offer 12 scholarships and priority will be given to applicants who are making a positive impact within their local community through the delivery of care to vulnerable people, their families and communities. As well as attending the upcoming 2019 One Young World Summit, scholarship recipients will receive individual coaching from senior Johnson & Johnson executives to further develop their aspiration, strategy and/or initiatives. In addition, all the scholars are buddied with a team of 2019 J&J delegates over the course of the six-month program to help build and strengthen the capacity of the Scholar, through the sharing of their skills and knowledge. Scholarship Program runs from September 2019 – February 2020. All scholar recipients will be expected to invest 10% of their time in this program and to attend regular J&J webinars and calls.  

Benefits: 

• Participation in the 2019 J&J OYW Program:
  1. Individual coaching with senior J&J leaders.
  2. Working with 2019 J&J delegates in buddy teams, over the course of the six-month program to support the Scholar through the sharing of their skills and knowledge.
  3. Attendance at the J&J OYW Program pre-workshop and dinner on 21 October 2019.
  4. Attendance at the J&J OYW Program debrief session & lunch on 26 October.
  5. Participation in interactive webinars and conference calls throughout the duration of the Program.
• Access to the OYW Summit 2019 in London, United Kingdom:
  1. The cost of travel to and from London (economy flights only).
  2. Hotel accommodation in a single room from 21-25 October inclusive.
  3. Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, during these days.
  4. Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
  5. Summit hand-outs and support materials.

Selection Criteria: 

• Selected scholars must be available to commit 10% of their time to the program, over the 6-month program period (September 2019 – February 2020).
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership.
• Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change.
• Understanding of key local and/or global issues.
• Track record of generating impactful and innovative idea.
• Interest and engagement in sharing and learning from others.
• Skills: enthusiastic, pro-active, creative, eager to improve, not afraid to change the status quo, team player, good communicator and project management.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Applicants must be working on the front lines of delivering care and dedicated to health and care giving to underserved populations and communities.
• Applicant can be a nurse, midwife, community health worker, a doctor, a social entrepreneur, a digital health expert, or working for a social enterprise, medical facility and/or a nongovernmental organization.
• If selected, Health Care Professionals classified as Government Officials within their home country will need approval from their employer and may be required to undergo an additional health care compliance approval process by J&J before their scholarship can be confirmed. 

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