Applications are open for the fully funded Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for OYW Summit 2026. Z Zurich Foundation aims to empower vulnerable people to protect themselves from risk and adapt to a rapidly transforming world. Z Zurich Foundation aspires to an equal world where people have freedom, choice, and power over their futures. Improving mental well-being, enabling social equity, adapting to climate change, and responding to crises are the key pillars of the Z Zurich Foundation. Z Zurich Foundation is dedicated to encouraging impactful leaders toย participateย in the One Young World Summit, the worldโs most empowering international community of young leaders. The Z Zurich Foundation is a foundation funded by different members of the Zurich Insurance Group. Z Zurich Foundation aligns with Zurichโs sustainability agenda, purpose & values, and culture.ย
In collaboration with the One Young World, Z Zurich Foundation is providing this fully funded scholarship to attend the OYW Summit in South Africa for young leaders. One Young World is a UK-based foundation thatย gathers togetherย the most promising young leaders from around the world, entrusting them to make enduring connections to create positive change. One Young World stages an annual Summit where young leaders from global and national companies, NGOs, universities, and other organizations are joined by world leaders serving as the One Young World Counsellors. The Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship in South Africa 2026 will allowย 25 young African leadersย working on education, employability, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment initiatives to partake in the One Young World Summit 2026, which will be held in Cape Town, South Africa. The OYW Summit will start fromย 03 to 06 Novemberย 2026.ย
Z Zurich Foundation is working to provide a better future for vulnerable communities by focusing on key areas such as adapting to climate change, improving mental well-being, enabling social equity, and responding to crises. Through thisย fully-fundedย summit, special focus is given to the โenabling social equityโ pillar, supporting young leaders who are addressing challenges faced by youth, particularly in underserved and low-income communities.ย
The One Young World platform brings together young leaders from around the world to connect, collaborate, and create solutions to global challenges. It focuses on building strong networks, sharing knowledge, and empowering youth to make meaningfulย impactย in their societies. The foundation believes that strong connections between leaders and communities are essential to solving todayโs challenges and building a better future.ย
This is a fully funded opportunity with no application fee. Selected participants will attend the summit and also take part in pre- and post-summit programs designed to support leadership growth, build networks, and increase their impact. This international scholarship opportunity is ideal for young leaders who are already leading initiatives and are committed to creating positive change in their communities.ย
More Details About the Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for OYW Summit 2026:ย
OYW Summit Dates:ย 03 to 06 November 2026ย
Z Zurich One Young World Summit Duration:ย 4 Daysย
