IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Deadline: Jul 28, 2025

other

fully funded

Colombia, Mexico, Sweden, Indonesia, Malaysia, and 3 others

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

One Young World is excited to collaborate with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship to offer scholarships to inspiring young social entrepreneurs to attend this year’s One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany.

This scholarship is intended for social entrepreneurs working towards a sustainable future where everyone is seen and heard — challenging the root causes of poverty, exclusion, and inequality.

Opportunity Details:

Date Published: July 03, 2025
Application Deadline: July 28, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs
Opportunity Location: Munich, Germany
Eligible Locations: Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Sweden

🌟 Why Apply?

Global Delegation: Join IKEA’s global delegation at the One Young World Summit 2025, where you’ll hear from sustainability leaders and build valuable connections with a global audience for your projects and work.
Ambassador Community: Gain lifelong membership in the One Young World Ambassador community, a global network of over 20,000 activists, humanitarians, world leaders, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Full Access: Attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich from November 3 - 6.
Travel: Return air travel from your home country to Munich (economy class).
Accommodation: Private hotel room in Munich, checking in on November 2 and checking out on November 7.
Catering:
- Breakfast and dinner on November 3.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from November 4 - 6.
- Breakfast only on November 7.
Community Membership: Lifelong membership in the One Young World Ambassador Community.
Visa Support: Letters of invitation from One Young World to support a Schengen visa application (if required).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must:

Be aged between 18 – 30 (exceptions for older candidates may apply).
Be the founder or co-founder of a social business/enterprise.
Operate in Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, or Sweden.
Be able to communicate and engage in English.
Be actively engaged as an entrepreneur in the fields of inclusive circularity, inclusive employment, and inclusive agriculture and food.
Demonstrate commitment to creating a positive impact through social entrepreneurship in their communities.
Show proven leadership ability and act as role models in their communities.
Exhibit concern for local and/or global issues.
Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply.

🔖 Note:

Most delegates are between the ages of 18 and 30. Applications from older candidates may be considered if they demonstrate appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. Applications from individuals under 18 years old at the time of the Summit will not be accepted.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: July 28, 2025
Apply Here.

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

View detailed information about the IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship Here.

This scholarship is sponsored by One Young World.

For more information, visit the official One Young World Scholarship Page.

Benefits

Full access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich from 3 - 6 November.
Return air travel from your home country to Munich (flights in economy only).
Hotel accommodation in a private room in Munich, checking in on 2 November and checking out on 7 November.
Catering which includes: breakfast, and dinner on 3 November, breakfast lunch and dinner from 4 – 6 November; and breakfast only on 7 November.
Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
Letters of invitation from One Young World to support a Schengen visa application (if required).

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