Grant opportunity
One Young World and Brandtech AI for Good Scholarship 2026
The scholarship will bring five young African AI-for-good leaders to the 2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town.
- Funder
- One Young World / Brandtech Group
- Applications close 2 August 2026
- Applications close 2 August 2026: Aug 2, 2026
- Award
- Five fully funded places at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, including travel, accommodation, meals and programme access
- Applicant
- Young African leaders aged 18 to 30 using artificial intelligence to address social, environmental, health or other public-interest challenges.
- Discipline
- Computer Science, Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Region
- Africa / South Africa
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme recognises young leaders applying AI to meaningful social or environmental problems and connects them with the One Young World community.
Who can apply
Applicants must be 18 to 30, based in or connected to Africa and able to demonstrate credible leadership and impact through an AI-for-good initiative.
What it supports
- AI applications for social, environmental and health impact.
- Youth leadership and responsible technology.
- Participation in the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, 3-6 November 2026.
Funding and duration
- Five scholars receive full summit access.
- The package includes travel to Cape Town, hotel accommodation and meals during the summit.
Applications close 2 August 2026
Applications close 2 August 2026: Aug 2, 2026
How to apply
Complete the official One Young World scholarship application by 2 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
One Young World and Brandtech Group invite young African leaders using artificial intelligence for public good to apply for a fully funded place at the 2026 summit. Applicants should show practical impact, leadership and a responsible approach to technology.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18 to 30, based in or connected to Africa and able to demonstrate credible leadership and impact through an AI-for-good initiative.
Funding and benefits
Five scholars receive full summit access.
The package includes travel to Cape Town, hotel accommodation and meals during the summit.
Themes and supported activities
AI applications for social, environmental and health impact.
Youth leadership and responsible technology.
Participation in the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, 3-6 November 2026.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 2 August 2026: Applications close 2 August 2026: Aug 2, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the official One Young World scholarship application by 2 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.