One Young World National Bursary for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs 2026 (Fully-funded to One Young World Summit in Cape Town) – YOA

Deadline: September 1, 2026

Applications are open for the One Young World National Bursary for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs 2026. One Young World is dedicated to constructing a legacy for their Summit this 12 months, in Cape Town, that responds to South Africa’s most pressing nationwide problem: youth unemployment.

The Summit is not going to solely be a second of worldwide convening, but in addition act as a catalyst for concrete, enterprise-led pathways into employment, livelihoods, and job creation for younger individuals throughout the nation. Young persons are not solely future workers, however highly effective drivers of job creation inside their communities.

As part of the legacy dedication, the National Bursary for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs will establish, join, and assist a cohort of younger South African entrepreneurs to be part of the the One Young World Summit 2026 which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November.

Benefits

All bursary recipients will obtain:

• A totally-funded place to attend the One Young World Summit Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November 2026. 
• Return journey to Cape Town.
• Hotel lodging in Cape Town in a personal room between 2 – 7 November 2026 (inclusive).
• All meals coated (consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner on convention days).
• Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community, a worldwide community with 20,000+ members in 190+ international locations.
• Participation in the One Young World Action Accelerator.
• Access to networking and mentorship alternatives with senior figures in the South African begin-up ecosystem.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this bursary, you will need to: 

• Be between 18 and 30* years of age
• Be a nationwide of, and resident in, South Africa
• Be main a enterprise or enterprise that has the potential for important job-creation
• Be accountable for direct choice-making authority inside their organisation/firm
• Be obtainable to take part in the One Young World Summit from 3-6 November 2026

* Most delegates who take part in the One Young World Summit are between 18 and 30. The One Young World workforce will think about candidates who’re older than 30, pending demonstration of acceptable private affect, initiative, and willingness to interact. They are usually not ready to settle for functions from those that will probably be aged below 18 on the time of the Summit (3-6 November 2026). 

Application

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to National Bursary for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs.