Call for applications for the One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026. The young leaders selected for this scholarship will attend a fully funded summit in South Africa. The program is designed for individuals who are leading innovative and impactful projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through this international summit, young leaders will get acknowledgment for their contribution in the communities.
Offered by One Young World in partnership with the Jang Calderón Family Foundation, this summit will take place in November 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa. With no application fees, winners will have free access to the Summit 2026. Cost of travelling and accommodation will be covered by the host organisations. Moreover participants will have local transport and catering facilities as well.
For this OYW scholarship program 2026, candidates will be evaluated based on their initiative’s impact and the leadership skills they have. If you are working on a project that solves a global or local issue in your community, this is your chance to let others know about innovative ideas. During the international summit, participants will get to meet top leaders and professionals. They will develop networks with other participants from different countries. Apply now before the deadline approaches.
Quick overview of the One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026:
- Host Country: South Africa
- Host Organizations: One Young World and the Jang Calderón Family Foundation
- Program Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Program Duration: 3-6 November, 2026
Benefits of One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026:
- Participants will get hotel accommodation in Cape Town during the summit days.
- The scholarship will cover travel cost to and from Cape Town.
- Domestic travel costs to the airport for taking international flight will also be covered.
- Visa costs and local transport between the hotel accommodation and the Summit venue will be covered.
- The program will provide catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Translation services from English to Spanish will be offered.
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Eligibility Criteria for One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026:
- Applicants must be between 18 to 30 years old.
- Applicants must be from eligible nationalities which include:
- Colombia, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Guyana, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil.
- Applicants must be working on an innovative initiative in their respective communities.
- For more info please visit the official website.
How to apply for One Young World Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026:
- Apply through online application form.
- Provide your personal information and contact details.
- Mention your organization’s name and your position in it.
- Write your short biography.
- Provide details of your initiative and your achievements.
- Explain your motivation to attend this OYW Summit.
- Answer all other questions asked in the form.
- Provide links relevant to your work/projects.
- Answer the additional questions as well.
- Click ‘register’ to submit your application form.
Program Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 15 June, 2026.
