One Young World Summit 2022 Tokyo | Fully Funded Scholarships

OVERVIEW:

2,000 young leaders from 190+ nations will gather in Tokyo for the One Young World Summit 2022, a worldwide platform for young leaders. Delegates will present and debate solutions to our time's most critical concerns alongside top leaders throughout the Summit. 

Underemployment and a lack of job prospects are two of the most pressing socioeconomic and security issues we face, both of which are exacerbated by the youth bulge that exists in many nations throughout the world. Youth unemployment can worsen poverty, violent extremism, political instability, drug misuse, and crime, in addition to its immediate effects on young people. By helping local entrepreneurs and job development, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) prioritises improving young people's chances in a variety of developing nations and unstable states.

 

One Young World, according to the MFA, provides a fantastic chance for young people to get active, participate in and expand on successful initiatives, and connect with other change-makers around the world. That is why the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs participates with One Young World to grant scholarships to delegates attending the global Summit on youth employment for successful and peaceful societies. The initiative's goals are as follows:

Empowering young leaders to create sustainable job opportunities in selected regions.

Leveraging the potential of young people as widely as possible for job creation and highlighting their potential as a solution to fostering prosperous and peaceful societies.

Raising awareness for youth underemployment and sharing best practices regarding this subject.

 

AWARD BENEFITS:

• Access to the Dutch MFA's pre-Summit programme (location t.b.a.)
• Access to the One Young World Summit which takes place 16 - 19 May 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.
• Travel to and hotel accommodation on a shared basis in the pre-Summit location and Tokyo and travel back to the country of origin.
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner during the One Young World Summit and the pre-Summit programme.
• Transportation between the One Young World Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
• Profiling in various media outlets.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

• Aged 18 – 34 by date of One Young World Summit 2022 in May
• Candidates must be actively engaged in the domains of youth employment and job creation, either as entrepreneurs or in a similar function, before the date of the One Young World Summit 2022 in May. (and be able to demonstrate this)
• Nationals of and residents in one of the following countries are eligible for the scholarship: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda. Please note that candidates with a refugee status are certainly eligible.
• Available to join the programme full time between 13 and 20 May 2022.

 

ASSESMENT CRITERIA: 

• Successful scholars will demonstrate:
• A demonstrated commitment to creating positive impact through (social) entrepreneurship in their communities;
• Proven leadership ability (role models) in their communities;
• A capacity for innovation and value-driven problem solving;
• A concern for local and/or global issues;
• An ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas;
• An ability to work towards a shared goal through teamwork and collaboration.

 

EXPECTATIONS OF SELECTED SCHOLARS: 

Previous Enterprise for Peace Scholars have assisted with eco-system mapping, provided advise on new initiatives, and been invited to speak at various events hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its partners to discuss their experiences. Please be aware that if you are selected for a scholarship, your contact information may be shared with Dutch embassies in the relevant countries, as the Dutch MFA wishes to expand its network of young role models and entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) requests that the selected applicants take an active role in the process. The One Young World Summit, as well as the pre-Summit activities, will be intensive. Prior to travelling to the pre-Summit location, selected scholars are expected to meet with the Dutch Embassy in their respective countries to discuss their proposals. Candidates (you may team up) will be required to write a short blog or create a short video/sketch of their One Young World experience before and during the summit. Following the Summit, the candidates are asked to report back to One Young World on a regular basis, and the blog/vlogs must be sent to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Most importantly the scholars are expected to continue to create a positive impact with their initiatives.

 

DEADLINE:

15^th November 2021

 

OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE: 

https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarships/mfa-efp/2022