Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship for One Young World Summit
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 35
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), is offering scholarships in collaboration with One Young World to provide young leaders and entrepreneurs with a place at the One Young World Summit.
The One Young World Summit 2025 will bring together 2,000 young leaders from 190+ countries in Munich, Germany, to discuss solutions to global challenges. This will offer an unparalleled opportunity for young entrepreneurs to engage, build on successful initiatives, and connect with other changemakers.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Attendance at the One Young World Summit 2025 (Munich, Germany, November 3-6).
- Hotel accommodation during the Summit.
- One night’s hotel accommodation (if required) for visa application.
- Additional pre-Summit night (if needed).
- Round-trip airfare to Munich (economy class).
- Domestic travel to the airport.
- Travel for visa application (if required).
- Visa costs (including travel for visa appointment).
- Catering (hotel breakfast, Summit lunch and dinner).
- Transport between accommodation and Summit venue.
- OYW lifetime membership.
Eligibility:
- Aged 18-35 by November 2025.
- Actively involved in youth employment and job creation.
- National of and resident in Algeria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq (including Kurdistan), Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia, or Uganda. Refugees are eligible.
- Working understanding of English.
- Available to participate full-time November 2-7, and pre/post-program dates.
Application:
The deadline is February 25, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Benefits
Benefits include attendance at the One Young World Summit, hotel accommodation, airfare, visa costs, meals, and transportation.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be aged 18-35, working in youth employment, nationals and residents of a specified country, have a working knowledge of English, and be available for the full program duration.