The NewNow Scholarship

The world’s biggest youth leadership summit uniting top young leaders from 190+ countries to accelerate impact and shape global solutions. The Summit convenes 2,200+ young leaders from 190+ countries to debate, collaborate, and launch initiatives. Key features:

• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Activities include: • Plenary sessions with world leaders and Nobel laureates • Workshops and networking with peers and mentors • Showcasing youth-led projects to global funders and media
• Post-Summit benefits: • Become a One Young World Ambassador • Access to year-round funding, mentorship, and speaking opportunitiesThe NewNow is a collective of bold young leaders redefining change through systems‑thinking and collaboration. Key features:
• Scholarship place at the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town
• Lifelong membership in the One Young World Ambassador Community
• Capacity‑building workshops to strengthen confidence, skills, and influence as systems leaders
• Media amplification via One Young World and Virgin Unite channels
• Collaboration opportunities with fellow NewNow leaders on joint projects and advocacy
• Access to the Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator

• Join a network of 15,000+ alumni impacting 58+ million people globally

• Must be 18–30 years old
• Must be a national of a Global South country
• Proven leadership and impact through initiatives
• Strong understanding of local/global issues requiring systems‑thinking
• Evidence of sustainable, innovative impact addressing complex challenges
• Online application form
• Evidence of leadership track record
• Statement of commitment to systems‑change