Call for applications for the International Youth Summit Germany. The One Young World youth summit will run from 12-17th Oct. The fully funded conference will be held in Munich, Germany. The Summit will take place from 14-17 October, where over 1,800 young leaders from 190+ countries will gather across the city’s well-known venues, including Olympia Park, Olympia Halle, and Bavarian Parliament.

The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counseled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Trudeau, Paul Polman, and Meghan Markle, amongst many other global figures.

Delegates participate in four transformative days of speeches, panels, networking, and workshops. All delegates have the opportunity to apply to give keynote speeches, sharing a platform with world leaders with the world’s media in attendance. As well as listening to keynote speakers, delegates have the opportunity to challenge world leaders, interact and be mentored by influencers. Delegates make lasting connections throughout the Summit, celebrating their participation at social events and the unforgettable Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

This year, AstraZeneca is collaborating with One Young World to offer 21 scholarships to inspiring young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany. In addition to attending the Summit, YHP scholars will participate in a pre-Summit skills-building workshop to meet the delegation, share information about their background and get prepared for what will be an incredible experience in Munich.

International Youth Summit Germany:

Host Country:

•Germany

Host Organization:

•One Young World

Summit Duration:

•4 Days

Summit Dates:

•14-17 October

Scholarship Value:

•Access to the One Young World Summit in Munich.
•Access to an exclusive Youth Health Programme Pre-Summit workshop.
•Hotel accommodation in Munich on a shared basis between 12 and 17 (inclusive) October.
•Return air or rail travel for scholars living outside of Germany.
•Catering includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner between 12 and 17 October.
•Ground transportation between Summit venues in Munich.
•Discretionary funds to cover reasonable out of pocket expenses connected with getting to and from the Summit. These can be claimed by Scholars after the Summit.
•Reimbursement of the Schengen visa application fee (if applicable).
•Reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses connected with traveling to and from the Summit.
•Reimbursement of Schengen visa application fee (if applicable)

Eligibility Criteria:

This scholarship is intended for young leaders who are aged 18 – 30 and are able to demonstrate:
•Evidenced commitment to addressing health and wellbeing in a local, national or global community, with a specific focus on child and adolescent health and/or disease prevention and/or social determinants of health programming.
•Leadership ability in championing and galvanizing stakeholders around their chosen cause or issue.
•A capacity for innovation and problem solving that is entrepreneurial and values driven.
•Concern for local and global issues.
•Experience of working towards a shared goal through teamwork and collaboration.