One Young World/Virgin Unite NewNow Program 2026 for emerging Leaders (Scholarship to attend the 2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa)

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Application Deadline: 16 February 2026

Applications are actually open for the 2026 One Young World/Virgin Unite NewNow Program. The NewNow is a One Young World programme supported by Virgin Unite, empowering the boldest emerging younger leaders to redefine change by way of systems-thinking and collective motion.

The program is trying for ten of the most trailblazing, impactful leaders from the Global South who’ve a demonstrable understanding and dedication to creating systemic change.

Requirements

Candidates should:

• Be aged 18 – 30*.
• Be nationals of nations in the Global South.
• Have demonstrated profitable management by way of actual and impactful initiatives.
• Show robust understanding of key native and/or international points, particularly those who require programs considering approaches.
• Have a confirmed track-record of implementing systems-thinking rules to generate revolutionary, long-term and sustainable influence.
• Showcase proof of influence in addressing complicated challenges by way of programs considering.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with The NewNow cohort and assist promote profitable examples of programs change by way of their very own networks and media Opportunities.

Benefits

• A scholarship place at the One Young World Summit Cape Town, 2026 and lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
• Features on One Young World and Virgin Unite channels elevating their profiles amongst the international neighborhood for younger leaders and past.
• Opportunities to amplify your work by way of media and talking Opportunities.
• Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator.
• Membership of The NewNow Community, unique capability constructing workshops designed to improve your confidence, abilities, and affect as programs leaders.
• Opportunities to collaborate with fellow NewNow leaders on joint initiatives and advocacy.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the One Young World/Virgin Unite NewNow Program