Applications are now live for the 2026 cohort of Enterprising Futures scholars.
The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), partners with One Young World to offer an annual scholarship for young entrepreneurs and business leaders. The scholarship is designed to support promising changemakers who are building scalable solutions to sustainability challenges and are ready to take their impact to the next level by connecting with a global community.
Scholarship recipients will attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, where 2,000 young leaders from over 190 countries come together to share ideas, learn from global experts, and collaborate on solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. The Summit offers an inspiring environment to grow professionally, strengthen entrepreneurial skills, and build meaningful international connections that can support long-term success.
Pre-Programme
Prior to the One Young World Summit, Enterprising Futures Scholars will attend an in-person pre-programme in Cape Town, South Africa. Over the course of two days, scholars will connect with peers and strengthen their leadership and entrepreneurial skills through workshops and other interactive activities, including a pitching competition. This will help them further scale their social impact and maximise their time at the Summit.