Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 – Attend the One Young World Summit in South Africa
By: One Young WorldLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 30
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldPsychology and Sociology, Others
Job locationSouth Africa
Deadline2026-03-27
Opportunity description
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 is a fully-funded scholarship offered by One Young World to empower young leaders working on issues affecting women, girls, and vulnerable communities. The scholarship provides attendance to the One Young World 2026 Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, offering a platform for experience sharing, building a global network, and developing participants’ leadership and community impact skills.
Available Specializations
- Mental health and its rights
- Combating sexual and domestic violence
- Rights of persons with disabilities and the elderly
- Reproductive and sexual health
- Maternal and child health
- Girls’ issues, such as early marriage
- Non-communicable diseases
Benefits
- Attendance at the One Young World 2026 Global Summit (3–6 November).
- Lifetime membership in the One Young World Ambassadors community.
- Access to the Global Leadership Program and the opportunity to join the Action Accelerator.
- Project funding opportunities of up to $25,000 to support youth initiatives.
- Round-trip airfare to Cape Town.
- Hotel accommodation for the duration of the summit.
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Transportation between the hotel and the summit venue.
Eligibility criteria
- Aged 18–30 years (exceptions may be considered for candidates over 30 with significant impact).
- Be a leader of a company, organization, or community initiative with proven impact.
- Have a project or activity contributing to the support of women and girls, mental health, or marginalized community issues.
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
- Ability to commit to attending the summit and actively participating in activities.