Applications are now open for the One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026 for young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean.
The scholarship, offered by One Young World in partnership with the Jang Calderón Family Foundation, will support selected participants to attend the fully funded One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town. The summit is designed to recognize and empower young leaders driving innovative and impactful initiatives within their communities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Africa
- Host Organizations: One Young World | Jang Calderón Family Foundation
- Program Location: Cape Town
- Category: Leadership Programme | Summit | Fellowship
- Eligible Countries: Latin American and Caribbean Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Accommodation | Airfare | Visa Support | Meals | Local Transport
- Program Duration: November 3 – 6, 2026
- Deadline: June 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026 aims to support outstanding young changemakers who are leading innovative projects and initiatives that address local or global challenges in their communities.
Following the success of previous editions, One Young World has once again partnered with the Jang Calderón Family Foundation to provide fully funded access for selected young leaders to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 in South Africa.
The summit will bring together young leaders, professionals, activists, and innovators from around the world to share ideas, develop leadership skills, and build global networks. Participants will also gain international recognition for their work and contributions toward social impact and community development.
Candidates will be evaluated based on the impact of their initiatives, leadership abilities, innovation, and commitment to solving pressing issues in their communities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old
- Be from eligible Latin American or Caribbean countries
- Be leading or actively involved in an innovative and impactful initiative within their community
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential
- Show commitment to addressing local or global issues
- Have a track record of creating positive social impact
- Demonstrate motivation to participate in the One Young World Summit
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town
- Hotel accommodation during the summit period
- Round-trip international airfare to South Africa
- Domestic transportation to the airport for international departure
- Visa cost coverage
- Local transportation between accommodation and summit venue
- Catering including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Translation services from English to Spanish during plenary sessions and major events
How to Apply
To apply for the One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official scholarship application webpage
- Complete the online application form
- Provide your personal and contact details
- Enter your organisation name and position
- Submit a short biography
- Explain your initiative, achievements, and impact
- Describe your motivation for attending the summit
- Upload relevant links connected to your projects or work
- Answer all additional questions carefully
- Submit your application before the deadline
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