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One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded

One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded
South Africa
Deadline: Jun 15, 2026

About This Opportunity

Applications are now open for the One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026, a fully funded opportunity to attend one of the world’s most prestigious youth leadership events. Selected participants will join the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, taking place in November 2026.

The Ilia Calderón Scholarship is offered by One Young World in partnership with the Jang Calderón Family Foundation. This scholarship is specifically designed for young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean who are leading innovative and impactful projects in their communities.

This fully funded scholarship covers all major expenses, including international travel, accommodation, local transportation, and catering. There is no application fee, making it accessible for talented individuals committed to creating positive change.

Participants will be recognized for their contributions and will have the opportunity to present their ideas on a global stage. The program focuses on leadership development, networking, and collaboration, allowing scholars to connect with global leaders, industry experts, and fellow changemakers.

Selection for the Ilia Calderón Scholarship is based on the impact of the applicant’s initiative and demonstrated leadership potential. Candidates working on projects that address social, environmental, or economic challenges are strongly encouraged to apply.

The One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026 is an excellent opportunity for emerging leaders to gain global exposure, expand their networks, and amplify their impact through participation in the One Young World Summit.

Benefits

  • Participants will get hotel accommodation in Cape Town during the summit days.
  • The scholarship will cover travel cost to and from Cape Town.
  • Domestic travel costs to the airport for taking international flight will also be covered.
  • Visa costs and local transport between the hotel accommodation and the Summit venue will be covered.
  • The program will provide catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Translation services from English to Spanish will be offered.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be between 18 to 30 years old.
  • Applicants must be from eligible nationalities which include:
  • Colombia, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Guyana, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil.
  • Applicants must be working on an innovative initiative in their respective communities.
  • For more info please visit the official website.

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