Are you a passionate young entrepreneur seeking to create meaningful change in your community? The Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2025, powered by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in partnership with One Young World, offers a transformative opportunity for young leaders from eligible countries in Africa and the Middle East.
This prestigious scholarship will sponsor selected individuals to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany—a global forum where over 2,000 young leaders from 190+ countries will gather to debate and present solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.
Facts About One Young World
- Global Community: One Young World has a global community of over 13,000 young leaders from 190+ countries.
- Annual Summit: The One Young World Summit is held annually, bringing together over 2,000 young leaders to debate and present solutions to global issues.
- Diverse Ambassadors: One Young World has a diverse range of ambassadors, including Nobel Peace Prize laureates, heads of state, and influential business leaders.
- Impactful Initiatives: One Young World has launched several impactful initiatives, including the COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund, which supported young entrepreneurs in developing countries.
- Partnerships: One Young World partners with leading organizations, including the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Scholarship Opportunities: One Young World offers various scholarship opportunities, including the Enterprising Futures Scholarship, to support young leaders in developing countries.
- Alumni Network: One Young World has a strong alumni network, with many members going on to become leading figures in their fields.
- Global Recognition: One Young World has received global recognition, including being named one of the “Top 10 International Organizations” by the Diplomatic Courier.
- Youth-Led: One Young World is a youth-led organization, with a majority of its staff and ambassadors under the age of 35.
- Creating Lasting Change: One Young World is committed to creating lasting change, with a focus on supporting young leaders to become positive change-makers in their communities.
Rewards For Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2025 by One Young World
Selected scholars will receive:
- Full access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich (3–6 November).
- Exclusive events organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Fully covered travel expenses, including:
- Flights (economy) to and from Munich.
- Domestic travel to the airport.
- Visa-related travel (if applicable).
- Accommodation:
- Summit accommodation, with meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Additional nights for visa processes, if required.
- Coverage of visa costs, if applicable.
- Transport between the Summit venue and accommodation.
- Lifetime membership to the One Young World (OYW) community.
Eligibility Criteria For Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2025 by One Young World
To apply, candidates must:
- Be aged 18–35 by November 2025.
- Be actively engaged in youth employment and job creation as entrepreneurs or in a similar role.
- Be nationals and residents of one of the following countries:
Algeria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq (including Kurdistan), Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda.
(Refugee status candidates are eligible). - Have a working understanding of English.
- Be available full-time from 2–7 November 2025, including pre- and post-programme events.
How To Apply For Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2025 by One Young World
The scholarship encourages diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, or education.
- Application Deadline: 23 February 2025
- Programme Dates: 2–7 November 2025.