2026 One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship

Applications are now live for the 2026 cohort of The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship.

One Young World is proud to deliver this opportunity in partnership with Hauwa Ojeifo Global Impact Fund for Women & Girls. Led by trailblazing advocate for mental health and One Young World Ambassador Hauwa Ojeifo, the Impact Fund is on a mission to strengthen systems of care for the health and wellbeing for 100 million women & girls by 2030.

• Table of Content
• About One Young World
• One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship
• Requirements for One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About One Young World

At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world�s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Tr... continue reading

One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship

Hauwa Ojeifo Scholars will receive:

• Access to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 - 6 November.
• Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
• Access to the One Young WorldGlobal Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator.
• Opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to $25,000 USD.
• Hotel accommodation for the duration of the One Young World Summit.
• Return travel from your country of residence to Cape Town (flights in economy).
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the Summit.
• Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue

Requirements for One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship Qualification

Candidates must be:

• Young leaders aged 18 - 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026*
• Leadership role or working in an organisation or championing your own initiative with proven impact in a field aligned with at least one of the following themes:
  • Mental Health including neurodivergence and developmental differences.
  • Domestic & Sexual Violence.
  • Disability Rights & the rights of older people.
  • Gynaecological Health & Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights.
  • Maternal and Child Health.
  • Issues of the Girl Child (FGM, Child-Adolescent Pregnancy & Child Marriage).
  • Non-Communicable Diseases.
• Live and make an impact in Africa, Asia or The Middle East.
• Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients 

*We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit. The One Young World team will consider candidates who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for One Young World Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship

Applicants must apply through the application portal below. 

Please note that if shortlisted for the scholarship, you may be invited to submit additional documentation, including references as part of the application process.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit One Young World Scholarship webpage