ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2026

The ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship selects outstanding young leaders globally to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026. Selected participants will receive full funding to attend the summit in Cape Town, South Africa, along with additional opportunities for dialogue with ICMM leadership and access to leadership development programmes associated with One Young World.

Full funding to participate in the Summit; exclusive dialogue with the ICMM CEO; lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community; access to the One Young World Action Accelerator and mentor sessions; access to the Global Kickstart programme.

Young leaders aged 18–35 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026, leading initiatives or projects with proven impact in areas such as biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, or social performance.

Applicants must apply through the application form.