OYW Play Your Part Bursary

Brand South Africa, the country's official marketing agency, has partnered with One Young World to send six young South Africans to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town from 3 to 6 November. The bursary is for active citizens who already contribute to positive change in South Africa and embody the spirit of the Play Your Part initiative.

What you get:

• Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town
• Travel and accommodation for candidates based outside Cape Town
• Catering during the summit days
• Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator
• Lifetime membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community

What you'll do:

• Attend the full summit from 3 to 6 November 2026
• Engage as a Play Your Part active citizen representing South Africa
• Continue in the OYW Ambassador community after the summit

• Aged 18 to 30 at the time of the Summit
• South African national or resident
• Demonstrated commitment to active citizenship and positive change in South Africa
• Track record of using time, money, skills, or goods to benefit the community
• Understanding of key local and global issues facing South Africa
• No application fees