Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Enterprising Futures Scholarship to Attend One Young World Summit 2026

📝 About the Scholarship

This program is designed for young entrepreneurs who are leading scalable start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with social or environmental impact.

🎁 Benefits

Enterprising Futures Scholars will receive:

• Access to additional events organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the pre-programme.
• Access to the One Young World Summit 2026, taking place from 3 - 6 November in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme, Action Accelerator, and lifetime membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community.
• Hotel accommodation for the duration of the pre-programme and Summit dates.
• One night of hotel accommodation (if required) for the visa application process.
• Return travel from your country of residence to Cape Town (flights in economy).
• Domestic travel costs to the airport to take the international flight.
• Visa costs, if applicable (including visa application fee and required travel for visa appointment).
• Catering, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the pre-programme and the Summit.
• Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Age: 18 – 35 by the date of the One Young World Summit 2026 in November.
• Leading or part of a scalable start-up or SME with demonstrable social and/or environmental impact, either as an entrepreneur or similar role.
• Nationality and Residency: Must be nationals of and residents of one of the following countries:
  • Ethiopia
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mozambique
  • Uganda
  • Tunisia
  • Palestine
  • Egypt
  • Côte d’Ivoire
  • Kenya
  • Morocco
  • Nigeria
  • Senegal
  • Benin
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Ghana
  • South Africa
  • Burundi
  • Iraq (including Kurdistan region of Iraq)
  • Sudan
  • Mali
  • Algeria
• Language: A working understanding of English is required, as both the Summit and Enterprising Futures pre- and post-programmes will be held in English.
• Availability: Candidates must be available to join the programme full-time between 30 October - 7 November, including pre- and post-programme dates.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 09 March, 2026
• Visit the application portal to apply: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Enterprising Futures Scholarship Application Portal
• Apply directly via the form: Application Form

🌟 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a young entrepreneur or leader of a scalable start-up or SME with a proven social or environmental impact, who is passionate about making a difference and contributing to global change.

🌐 Contact Information

For further details, visit the official scholarship page: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Enterprising Futures Scholarship

Take advantage of this fully-funded opportunity to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 and connect with global leaders and changemakers!

• Access to additional events organised by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the pre-programme.
• Access to the One Young World Summit 2026, taking place from 3 - 6 November in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme, Action Accelerator and lifetime membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community.
• Hotel accommodation for the duration of the pre-programme and Summit dates.
• One night of hotel accommodation (if required) for the visa application process.
• Return travel from your country of residence to Cape Town (flights in economy).
• Domestic travel costs to the airport to take the international flight.
• Visa costs, if applicable (including visa application fee and required travel for visa appointment).
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the pre-programme and the Summit.
• Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.