Call for Applications – One Young World Sandoz Scholarship 2026 in South Africa (Fully Funded)

The One Young World Sandoz Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded chance for young leaders working on healthcare access and new ideas. It covers the full cost to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 to 6 November 2026. You get round trip flights, hotel rooms, all meals, local travel and full summit entry. The program is for people aged 18 to 30 or slightly older with strong impact who are already making solutions in healthcare like digital tools, supply chain improvements, health education or policy work. Applications are open now and close on 27 April 2026. Also see the Croatian Government Scholarships 2026–27 (Fully Funded).

One Young World Sandoz Scholarship Overview

What is the One Young World Sandoz Scholarship 2026?

Sandoz a top maker of affordable medicines, partners with One Young World to help young people who are fixing real healthcare problems. The summit brings together leaders from over 190 countries for talks, workshops and networking. You learn from experts, share your work and build ideas to improve access to medicines and care in your community. It is not just a conference, it is a chance to connect with global changemakers and take action back home. The scholarship makes it free for chosen leaders so money is not a barrier.

Scholarship Benefits

You pay nothing for the summit.

• Round-trip airfare to Cape Town.
• Hotel accommodation during the 4 days.
• All meals (breakfast lunch dinner).
• Ground transportation in South Africa.
• Certificate of participation.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be between 18 and 30 years old (slightly older possible if you show strong impact).
• You need to be actively working on healthcare access innovation or removing barriers in your community.
• You should have leadership experience and real examples of your work (projects results or changes).
• You can be from any country.
• You must be able to attend the full summit in November 2026.
• No IELTS or English test is required but you need good English to join discussions.

Required Documents

You need these papers.

• Online application form on One Young World site.
• CV or resume showing your work.
• Motivation statement about your healthcare impact and why you want this.
• Examples of your projects or achievements.
• Passport copy if asked.

How to Apply for One Young World Sandoz Scholarship

1. Go to the official One Young World Sandoz Scholarship page (Link Below).
2. Read all rules and check if your work fits.
3. Prepare your motivation statement and CV.
4. Fill the online application form.
5. Upload your documents.
6. Submit before deadline.
7. They review and pick scholars.
8. Winners get told and plan travel.

Scholarship Dates / Deadline

• Applications are open now.
• Deadline is 27 April 2026.
• Summit runs 3 to 6 November 2026.

Official Link

One Young World Sandoz Scholarship 2026