Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for Young African Leaders 2026

The Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity offered by the Z Zurich Foundation in partnership with One Young World. This scholarship is for African young leaders leading initiatives that support young people who face the greatest barriers to move from learning to earning, through education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

The Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2026 will support 25 young African leaders working on enabling social equity through education, employability or entrepreneurship solutions, to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 - 6 November.

• Table of Content
• About Z Zurich Foundation
• Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for Young African Leaders
• Aim and Benefits of Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for Young African Leaders
• Requirements for Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for Young African Leaders Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Z Zurich Foundation

The Z Zurich Foundation is a charitable foundation funded by various members of the Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich). It is the main vehicle by which Zurich delivers on its global community investment strategy.  It aligns with Zurich’s sustainability agenda, purpose & values, and culture.  The Z Zurich Foundation (the Foundation) is more than a select group in a room deciding what is best for the world.We are thinking outside the ticked box by equipping Zurich employees to become activists in their communities. We unite NGOs and governments, businesses and ... continue reading

Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for Young African Leaders

Aim and Benefits of Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for Young African Leaders

ZZF Scholars will receive: 

• Full participation in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town (3-6 November 2026)
• Hotel accommodation in Cape Town between 1 - 6 November (inclusive)
• Return air travel to and from Cape Town
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Ground transportation between Summit venues in Cape Town.

Requirements for Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for Young African Leaders Qualification

Candidates must: 

• Be aged 18 – 35 by the date of the One Young World Summit 2026 in November.
• Be nationals of and residents of countries in Africa. 
• Demonstrate impact aligned with the Enabling Social Equity pillar of the Z Zurich Foundation.
• Be leading an early-stage initiative that is not supported by major corporate or institutional funders.
• Be leading a formally registered entity with a clear not-for-profit mission and a bank account registered in the organisation’s name. 
• Be serving in a primary leadership role within the initiative.
• Be committed to actively engage in and allocate time for the Pre?Summit Engagement & Preparation Program (September-October) and the Post-Summit Debrief Session (late November), including reflection and inner development activities.
• Be willing to actively engage, collaborate, and contribute to peer learning before, during, and after the Summit.

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