Are you a young leader tackling the most urgent challenges facing women and girls? Applications are now open for the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026, delivered in partnership with the Hauwa Ojeifo Global Impact Fund for Women & Girls. This prestigious scholarship is designed to empower emerging changemakers by providing the tools, knowledge, and global platform needed to lead transformative action.

Selected scholars will receive a fully funded trip to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. If you are championing initiatives related to mental health, gender-based violence, maternal health, or girls’ rights, this is your chance to join a community working toward a more just and equitable world.

 Key Details & Summary

• Opportunity: Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026
• Event: One Young World Summit 2026
• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Summit Dates: 3 – 6 November 2026
• Target Audience: Young leaders (Aged 18 – 30) from Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.
• Cost: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: 27 March 2026

Hauwa Ojeifo  Scholarship Benefits (Fully Funded)

Hauwa Ojeifo Scholars will receive comprehensive support, including:

• Summit Access: Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town.
• Travel: Return flights (economy class) from your country of residence to Cape Town.
• Accommodation: Hotel accommodation for the duration of the Summit.
• Meals: Catering throughout the Summit (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Transport: Ground transportation between the hotel and the Summit venue.
• Network & Development: Lifelong membership in the One Young World Ambassador Community and access to the Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator.
• Grant Opportunity: The exclusive opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to $25,000 USD for your initiatives.

Thematic Focus Areas

Your work or leadership initiative must have a proven impact 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.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply to Hauwa Ojeifo  scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of the Summit (November 2026). Note: Candidates over 30 may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional impact and initiative.
• Live and make an impact in Asia, Africa, or the Middle East (Applicants from Afghanistan are highly encouraged to apply).
• Hold a leadership role, work in an organization, or champion your own initiative related to the themes above.
• Demonstrate a willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients and the broader community actively.

How to Apply

• Ensure you meet the geographic and thematic eligibility criteria.
• Submit your application through the official One Young World portal before the deadline on 27 March 2026.

Note: Longlisted candidates may be asked to submit additional documentation, including reference letters.

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