OFID Development Leaders Scholarship for the One Young World Summit 2018

OFID will fund 20 young leaders working in international development to take part in the One Young World Summit 2018. The event runs from 17-20 October 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands. The scholarship covers travel, accommodation, meals, local transport and summit materials. Since 2011, OFID has supported more than 150 young leaders to join the Summit.

• Host: OFID
• Level: One Young World Summit 2018
• Destination: The Hague, Netherlands
• Summit dates: 17-20 October 2018
• Awards: 20 scholarships
• Deadline: 20 July 2018 (applications closed)
• Covered: travel, hotel, meals, local transport, summit materials, plus chance to apply for a €5,000 grant

OFID

One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands

20

Nationals of eligible developing countries

• Access to the One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands
• Hotel accommodation on a shared basis between 17-20 October
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
• Summit hand-outs and support materials.
• The cost of travel to and from The Hague

In addition to attending the Summit, all OFID scholars will be able to apply for a €5,000 grant to support their development work.

In order to apply you must be:

• Aged 18 – 30
• A national of one of the listed eligible countries. Refer to the official website to view the list.

This scholarship is for young people aged 18 to 30 who are nationals of the eligible developing countries and are active in international development. If you want to attend the One Young World Summit 2018 and your work focuses on development, this opportunity fits you.

Applications are currently closed.

To apply, you must submit an online application in English before midnight 20 July 2018.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application portal and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply for the OFID Development Leaders Scholarship? You must be aged 18 to 30 and a national of one of the eligible developing countries listed on the official website.
• What does the scholarship cover? It includes access to the One Young World Summit 2018, shared hotel accommodation from 17-20 October, meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), transport between accommodation and venue, summit materials, and travel to and from The Hague. Scholars can also apply for a €5,000 grant.
• When is the deadline? The online application in English must be submitted before midnight on 20 July 2018. Applications are currently closed.
• How do I apply? Submit an online application in English through the official website portal before the deadline.
• How many scholarships are available? OFID will sponsor 20 young leaders for the 2018 Summit.

• Read the official guidelines carefully before starting your application.
• Prepare your documents and personal details early so you are ready to submit before the deadline.
• Check that your English is sufficient for the online application and the Summit.
• Confirm you meet the age and nationality requirements before you apply.
• Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records.