Applications are now open for the Pfizer One Young World Scholarship. The scholarship program has been established to recognize the outstanding actions of young people to respond to three main areas (Education, Environment, and Health). The scholarship will be awarded to 50 young leaders to experience in the One Young World Summit.
The 2022 Pfizer One Young World Scholarship will reward the breakthrough actions of young people who are making an impact in three key areas: Education (Increasing access to quality STEM education for all), Environment (Tackling climate change and conserving the world’s resources), Health (Improving health outcomes for all).
The annual Summit connects young leaders from every country and every sector to solve global challenges to build a fair and sustainable world. Every leader who attends joins the One Young World Ambassador Community, a global network of 13,700+ activists, humanitarians, world leaders, business leaders, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and innovators. The One Young World Summit 2022 will take place in in Manchester, England from 5 – 8 September 2022.
Program Details
- Event: The One Young World Summit.
- Number of awards: 50.
- Date: 5 – 8 September 2022.
- Venue: in Manchester, United Kingdom.
- Eligible countries: Open to all nationalities.
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Pfizer One Young World Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates for this summit in Europe will have the following benefits:
- Digital Access to the One Young World Summit 2022.
- Permanent membership of the One Young World Ambassador community.
- Participation in unique sessions including meetings with senior Pfizer executives.
Pfizer One Young World Scholarship Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship to attend the one young world summit, you must meet the following criteria:
- Aged 18 – 30.
- Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply.
- English speaking.
- Have internet connection.
Furthermore, you should apply for this scholarship if you:
- have a proven track record for leadership by fostering innovation, teamwork, personal accountability, and a commitment for results.
- have a willingness to engage with Pfizer and demonstrate Pfizer’s commitment to improving health equity.
- are a champion of diversity and inclusion.
- are creating a positive impact in one of the scholarship’s three focus areas (Education, Environment, Health). Examples of relevant impact include:
- Education:
- Developing teachers and promoting innovative practices in STEM teaching.
- Creating new platforms for learners to engage with STEM education.
- Making STEM education more accessible and affordable.
- Driving STEM education policy.
- Environment:
- Reducing carbon emissions.
- Reducing the negative impacts of climate change through technology, activism, community programs, policy, nature-based solutions, or other similar efforts.
- Strengthening climate change resilience.
- Developing circular economy approaches.
- Protecting and restoring the world’s ecosystems.
- Health:
- Delivering healthcare on the frontlines.
- Advocating for public policies which protect vulnerable populations and advance health equity.
- Creating digital solutions to enhance access to healthcare.
- Providing health education that empowers people to live healthier lives.
- Pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare.
- The scholarship welcomes applications from candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds including; healthcare practitioners, social entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, charity leaders, academics and community activists.
The scholarship welcomes applications from candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds including; healthcare practitioners, social entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, charity leaders, academics and community activists.
Other Opportunities
- Canadian Government Banting Fellowships.
- Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships (Master, PhD, Research);
- Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University.
How to Apply for the Pfizer One Young World Scholarship?
Interested applicants should click on the “Apply” button and follow instructions to submit their application.
Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. The program is not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.
Please submit your application by . For more details on the Pfizer One Young World Scholarship, please visit the official OYWS website. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
