The Pankaj Award to End Conflict 2026
Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
other
partially funded
Opportunity Overview
🏆 About the Award
The Pankaj Award has been launched to recognize young leaders who are tackling conflict at its roots and fostering unity within and between communities torn apart by divisions.
Sponsor Organization
- One Young World
🎁 Benefits
All finalists will receive:
- Funding ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to invest in their work to end conflict.
- A fully-funded place to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 - 6 November 2026, including:
- Travel to and from Cape Town (economy flights).
- Hotel accommodation in Cape Town in a private room between 2 - 7 November 2026 (inclusive).
- All meals covered (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on conference days).
- Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community, a global network with 20,000+ members in 190+ countries.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Be leading a registered non-profit organization, social enterprise, or purpose-driven company.
- Have direct decision-making authority within their organization/company.
- Be available to participate in the One Young World Summit from 3 - 6 November 2026.
📅 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: 15 June, 2026
- Visit the application website to apply.
🔗 Opportunity Application
For more details and to apply, visit the official One Young World - The Pankaj Award to End Conflict page.
🌟 Summary
This award is a unique opportunity for young leaders to gain recognition, funding, and global networking opportunities while contributing to ending conflict and fostering unity worldwide.
Benefits
- Funding from $10,000 - $100,000 to invest in their work to end conflict
- A fully-funded place to attend the One Young World Summit Cape Town, South Africa from 3 - 6 November 2026.
- Travel to and from Cape Town (flights in economy).
- Hotel accommodation in Cape Town in a private room between 2 - 7 November 2026 (inclusive).
- All meals covered (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on conference days).
- Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community, a global network with 20,000+ members in 190+ countries.





