Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship

Deadline: Jun 29, 2025

other

fully funded

Africa, Middle East

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship was created to empower young leaders who are committed to addressing the urgent and deeply interconnected challenges facing women and girls today. This scholarship equips emerging changemakers with the tools, knowledge, and global platform they need to lead transformative action.

By supporting passionate young leaders tackling issues like child marriage, gender-based violence, and disability rights, the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship aims to foster a new generation of empathetic, courageous, and visionary leaders working toward a more just, inclusive, and equitable world for all.

📝 Opportunity Details

Date Published: June 10, 2025
Application Deadline: June 29, 2025
Category:
- Grants
- Women
- Fully Funded
- Training
Opportunity Location: Munich, Germany
Eligible Locations:
- Africa
- Asia
- Middle East

🌍 About the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship

The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship is delivered in partnership with the Hauwa Ojeifo Global Impact Fund for Women & Girls and One Young World. Led by trailblazing advocate for mental health and One Young World Ambassador Hauwa Ojeifo, the Impact Fund aims to strengthen systems of care for the health and wellbeing of 100 million women and girls by 2030.

🎁 Benefits of the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship will receive the following benefits:

Full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2025, taking place in Munich, Germany, from November 3 - 6, 2025.
Lifelong membership in the One Young World Ambassador Community.
Access to the One Young World Action Accelerator and expert-led mentoring sessions to help turn inspiration into action.
Opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to $25,000 USD.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Age: Young leaders aged 18 - 30. Applications from individuals older than 30 will be considered if they demonstrate significant personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. Applicants under 18 at the time of the summit are not eligible.
Leadership Role: Must be leading or playing a leadership role in an organization/initiative with proven impact in a field aligned with at least one of the following themes:
- Mental Health (including neurodivergence and developmental differences)
- Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Disability Rights & the Rights of Older People
- Gynecological Health & Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights
- Maternal and Child Health
- Issues of the Girl Child (e.g., FGM, Child-Adolescent Pregnancy, Child Marriage)
- Non-Communicable Diseases
Focus Areas: Preference will be given to projects that integrate psychosocial support and a disability-inclusive lens in their programming.
Location: Applicants must live and make an impact in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.

📅 Application Process

To apply for the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship, visit the official One Young World Scholarship Portal and complete the application form.

Application Deadline: June 29, 2025

This opportunity is sponsored by One Young World, a global platform for young leaders.

For more details and to apply, visit the official One Young World Scholarship Portal.

Benefits

Full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2025 which takes place in Munich, Germany from 3 - 6 November.
Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
Access to the One Young World Action Accelerator & expert led mentor sessions to help turn their inspiration into action.
Opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to $25,000 USD.

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