Applications are being received for the Young Health Scholarship Program for One Young World Summit, 2022. This scholarship program is fully funded and aims to support selected applicants to attend the 2022 One Young World (OYW) Summit in Tokyo. The Young Health Programme (YHP) will identify and empower young leaders who are tackling the burden of NCDs (Noncommunicable diseases) through advocacy, innovation, and the delivery of primary health services.
Young Health Program Scholars are social entrepreneurs, educators, activists, volunteers, health professionals, executives, investors, mentors and much more working in areas as diverse as mental health, primary healthcare, sexual and reproductive health, emergency response, primary and secondary prevention, education and digital platforms. The YHP will select 12 scholarship recipients for the 2022 OYW summit.
The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. During the event, delegates from more than 190 countries are counseled by influential political, business, and humanitarian leaders. The One Young World Summit 2022 will take place in Tokyo, Japan from 23 to 26 May 2022.
Program Details
- Event: The One Young World Summit.
- Number of awards: 12.
- Date: 23 – 26 May 2022.
- Venue: in Tokyo, Japan.
- Eligible countries: Opened to all nationalities.
Young Health Scholarship Program Benefits
Selected candidates for the summit will have the following benefits:
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2022 in Tokyo, Japan which takes place from 23 to 26 May.
- Participation in an exclusive YHP pre and post Summit program.
- Hotel accommodation in Tokyo from 21 to 26 May.
- Travel to and from Tokyo (economy)
- All meals covered (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on conference days)
- Transport between Summit accommodation and the Summit venue
- Discretionary funds to cover reasonable out-of-pocket expenses connected with getting to and from the Summit. Reimbursement for these can be claimed by Scholars after the Summit.
Young Health Scholarship Program Eligibility
This scholarship will be awarded to young people who meet the following criteria:
- Aged 18 – 30
- Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship
- Applicants must demonstrate positive impact related to tackling NCDs.
All applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- 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.
Note: 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. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.
Other Opportunities
- Government of Ireland Scholarships Programs for All;
- NTUST International Student Scholarship;
- University of Toronto Admission Scholarships for International Students;
- Lester B. Pearson scholarship for international students to study in Canada;
- Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should click on the “apply” button and follow instructions to submit their application.
The deadline to submit applications for this program is . For more detail on the Young Health Scholarship Program for One Young World Summit 2022, please visit the official OYWS website. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.