The One Young World Summit 2026 is one of the world’s largest international youth gatherings, bringing together over 2,000 participants from 150+ countries in Cape Town. The International Council on Mining and Metals is partnering with One Young World to offer the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026 for outstanding young leaders worldwide.

🔆 Quick Overview

✅ Host Country: South Africa
✅ Location: Cape Town
✅ Program: One Young World Summit 2026
✅ Scholarship Name: ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship
✅ Summit Dates: 3–6 November 2026
✅ Funding Type: Fully Funded
✅ Eligible Countries: All Countries
✅ Deadline: 7 June 2026

🔆 Benefits

✅ Full access to the One Young World Summit 2026
✅ Free hotel accommodation during the summit
✅ Round-trip international airfare
✅ Meals throughout the program
✅ Local transportation between accommodation and summit venue
✅ Opportunity to network with global leaders, activists, and innovators
✅ International exposure and leadership development opportunities

🔆 Focus Areas

✅ Biodiversity conservation
✅ Decarbonisation and climate action
✅ Responsible natural resource production
✅ Social performance and community resilience
✅ Human rights and sustainability initiatives
✅ Environmental awareness and advocacy

🔆 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Applicants from all countries can apply
✅ Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old
✅ Must demonstrate leadership potential
✅ Should be actively working on impactful projects or initiatives
✅ Must have proven impact in sustainability, climate action, biodiversity, or community development sectors

🔆 Who Should Apply

✅ Young leaders
✅ Climate activists
✅ Sustainability advocates
✅ Social entrepreneurs
✅ Community development professionals
✅ Youth working on environmental and social impact projects

🔆 Require Documents

✅ Updated CV/Resume
✅ Personal information details
✅ Leadership and project experience details
✅ Supporting information related to sustainability or social impact work
✅ Online application form

🔆 How to apply

✅ Apply online through the official One Young World scholarship portal
✅ Complete the application form carefully
✅ Provide details about your leadership experience and impact
✅ Submit the application before the deadline

🔆 Deadline

✅ Application Deadline: 7 June 2026