To all the aspiring young changemakers out there seeking international summits abroad, we are here with an exciting opportunity that could be your gateway to attending One Young World Summit 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Cape Town, one of South Africa’s vibrant cities, from November 3-6 November 2026. The applications are now open for the NewNow One Young World Summit 2026.
A prestigious program hosted by the One Young World Programme and supported by Virgin Unite aims to gather the boldest emerging leaders to take collective action towards systemic changes. The leaders program is seeking applications from impactful leaders aged 18-30 from the Global South with a demonstrable interest in creating systemic change for global challenges. The programe offers participants an incredible opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge, and networks to bring positive change to their communities through a systemic approach.
The programme covers all the costs to attend the One Young World Summit in South Africa. The coverage includes Travel costs, Accommodation, meals, and more. No application fee is required. Interested applicants, the application window is currently open, and the last date for the submission of the online application is February 16th, 2026. Read more details about the program below
NewNow One Young World Summit 2026 Overview
| Programme | NewNow Leaders |
|---|---|
| Offered By | One Young World Programme |
| Supported By | Virgin Unite |
| Number of Awards | Ten |
| Summit Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Application Deadline | February 16th, 2026 |
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NewNow leaders by One Young World Programme, you must meet the following criteria:
- Calling applications from the boldest emerging leaders from the Global South
- Applicants’ age must be between 18-30 years old at the time of application
- Demonstrate leadership record through impactful initiatives
- Possess a better understanding of local & global issues
- Applicants with a proven track record of implementing system thinking principles to generate long-term sustainable impact
- Provide evidence of your work in addressing complex challenges through systems thinking
- Willing to work collaboratively with the NewNow cohort
Benefits
The NewNow leaders will get a wide range of benefits, such as:
- A scholarship slot to attend One Young World Summit in South Africa
- Life-long membership of the programme ambassador community
- Opportunities to amplify your voices on the global platform
- Access to One Young World Leadership Programme
- Become a member of the NewNow community
- Collaborate with fellow leaders and work on impactful projects
Coverage
The scholarship offers following support to the selected leaders to attend the One Young World Summit:
- Round-trip air Airtravel support to/from South Africa
- Accommodation for the program duration
- Meals
- No registration fee required
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How to Apply for NewNow One Young World Young Summit?
The application process to apply for the NewNow programme is online. Young leaders with demonstrable commitment to create systemic change to address global issues are highly encouraged to apply. To apply and for more details, visit the official link mentioned below.
APPLY FOR NEWNOW ONE YOUNG WORLD SUMMIT
Deadline: Submit your applications by February 16th, 2026 – incomplete and late submissions won’t be entertained. Best of Luck. For more exciting conferences, don’t forget to visit our conferences category
