One Young World x Brand South AfricaConference

OYW Play Your Part Bursary

Sep 02, 2026

Opportunity type

Conference

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

South Africa

Deadline

Sep 02, 2026

About this opportunity

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

Who can apply

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

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Good to know

+Official OYW page verified every fact from the aggregator
+Free to apply and free to attend for bursary winners, confirmed in the OYW FAQ
+Includes lifetime OYW Ambassador membership, not just the four summit days

Worth checking yourself

!Only six places, three of them reserved for Cape Town-based candidates
!Cape Town-based winners do not receive travel or accommodation
!Application runs through OYW's apply portal and needs an account

What we could not confirm

?Deadline time and timezone
?Required application materials beyond the online form
?Selection timeline between the deadline and the summit

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About this opportunity

Who can apply

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