Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026

The Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with One Young World, offers young entrepreneurs leading scalable start-ups or SMEs with social or environmental impact a chance to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town. The scholarship provides access to pre-programme events, the Summit in Cape Town, and ongoing global leadership opportunities, along with comprehensive funding for travel, accommodation, visas, and meals during the programme period.

Access to the pre-programme, attendance at the One Young World Summit 2026, access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme, Action Accelerator and lifetime Ambassador Community, hotel accommodation, visa support, and travel costs.

Aged 18–35 by the date of the One Young World Summit 2026; leading or part of a scalable start-up or SME with demonstrable social and/or environmental impact; nationals of and residents of the listed countries with English proficiency and availability to participate full-time around the programme dates.

Apply via the official portal for the Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 before 9 March 2026.