2 Fellowships from One Young World: (Deadline 30 April, 1 May 2024)

One Young World is committed to empowering young people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to become agents of positive change in their communities, and empowering First Nations and Indigenous youth is a strategic priority.

Kokoro champions mental health as the foundation for a safer, kinder and more productive world. Across their work, Kokoro champion and support ingenuity and collaboration in mental health, elevating the voices of those having real impact on the ground and who are integrating mental health services across the Sustainable Development Goals.

In line with One Young World’s Indigenous Strategy and Kokoro’s mission to champion impactful mental health actors, we’re teaming up to launch the One Young World | Kokoro Scholarship. The scholarship will identify and connect a multi-disciplinary team of young Indigenous leaders in the USA and Canada who are leading effective and innovative mental health solutions in their communities and countries.

About Kokoro

Kokoro is a not-for-profit, founded by Natasha Müller, that mobilises action and capital needed to create a mentally healthy world. By 2035, we want to see global momentum behind a shared vision and understanding of what a mentally healthy world looks like. Leaders will have the evidence for how positive mental health contributes to our individual, collective and planetary health, and will be taking action against agreed targets and milestones.

Access to the One Young World Indigenous Day

The One Young World Indigenous Day will occur on Tuesday, 17 September, in Montréal (Tiohtiá:ke) prior to the core Summit dates. This event will bring together young Indigenous and First Nations leaders worldwide to share their experiences, learn from each other, and engage with other One Young World Delegates. The Indigenous Day will reflect the cultural diversity and traditions of the host nation and provide a platform for Indigenous and First Nations youth to showcase their cultures and traditions.

About One Young World

At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world�s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Tr…

One Young World Kokoro Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of One Young World Kokoro Scholarship

Scholars will receive:

• Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal/Tiohtià:ke, Canada from 18-21 September.
• Delegate access to the One Young World Indigenous Day on 17 September.
• Hotel accommodation in Montréal between 16 and 21 (inclusive) September.
• Catering for the duration of the event.
• Return air travel.
• Permanent membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community.
• Selected scholars will also be invited to join Kokoro’s network of ‘Fellow Activators’. Fellow Activators are a group of diverse voices working at the cutting-edge of mental health, that act as Kokoro ambassadors. Kokoro works to champion and sponsor their Fellow Activators, where possible, at different events throughout the year.

One Young World’s Indigenous Day will be open to scholars, delegates and Ambassadors from indigenous communities around the world.

Requirements for One Young World Kokoro Scholarship Qualification

Eligible candidates will:

• Be aged 18-30 by the date of the One Young World Summit 2024.
• Be residents of the USA or Canada.
• Identify as members of an Indigenous community.
• Be actively engaged in a leadership role of an initiative/organisation that is designed to benefit the mental health of Indigenous people.

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to One Young World on www.oneyoungworld.com to apply

For more details visit: OFFICIAL LINK.

We are inviting youth in Canada between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply to be a part of the newly launched Eureka Fellowship for Youth Changemakers in Canada (Eureka Fellowship) and be given the opportunity to attend the One Young World Summit Montréal, 2024 (18 – 21 September) – the world’s largest and most impactful youth leadership event focused on tackling some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

The Eureka Fellowship will bring together thirteen incredible youth changemakers from across Canada who are actively working to make a positive impact in one of three areas:

1. Access to healthcare and health equity,
2. Environmental protection and climate action, or
3. Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (including gender equality).

About One Young World

At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world�s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Tr…

One Young World Eureka Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of One Young World Eureka Fellowship

• The chance to be selected as a youth leader on behalf of AstraZeneca Canada and Plan International Canada to join the Eureka Fellowship, with attendance at the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Quebec, from 18 – 21 September.
• Hotel accommodation in Montréal 17 – 22 September.
• Return travel to the Summit.
• Meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, throughout their stay at the Summit.
• Ground transportation between Summit venues in Montréal.
• Four transformative days of speeches, workshops, and networking, where they’ll be counselled by influential global and Canadian political, business, and humanitarian leaders.
• Access to additional scholarship programming, workshops, and special events, including networking opportunities with other AstraZeneca Canada and Plan International Canada delegates.
• Lifelong membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community and connections to fellow youth delegates.

One Young World Eureka Fellowship Courses

• Environment and Climate change
• Healthcare

Requirements for One Young World Eureka Fellowship Qualification

AstraZeneca Canada and Plan International Canada are looking for inspiring youth changemakers across the country to join us in our quest to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity and make the world a healthier and more sustainable place.

We are seeking determined optimists: Remarkable youth who embody the spirit of positive change, fueled by an unyielding belief in the power of the human spirit, defined by resilience, strength, kindness, fairness, and belief in possibility.

Determined optimists don’t merely dream – they act. They believe that positive change is not in the distance but something they can act upon today to shape a better, healthier world for all.

Is this you or someone you know?

• Youth in Canada aged 18 – 30 at the time of application to the One Young World Summit 2024.
• Living and making an impact in Canada. Please note applicants do not have to be Canadian citizens.
• A leader in their community with a passion for both local and/or global sustainability issues.
• Willingness and ability to engage, collaborate, and share insights and knowledge with fellow scholarship recipients and other delegates attending the Summit.
• Proven impact in one of the following sustainability areas of focus:
  • Access to healthcare and health equity
  • Environmental protection and climate action
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Relevant impact could include, but isn’t limited to: 
  • Healthcare: Leading an initiative that improves access to quality health and wellness for vulnerable communities or marginalised populations locally or globally.
  • Environment: Pioneering green technology or advocating for more significant action on climate change or environmental protection.
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Tackling systemic barrier facing under-represented communities.

Interview date, Process and Venue for One Young World Eureka Fellowship

Selection Process:

Eureka Fellowship for Youth Changemakers in Canada recipients will be selected by a committee of representatives from AstraZeneca Canada and Plan International Canada.

Selections will be made, and applicants notified by May 2024. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on 30 April.

Application Deadline

April 30, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to One Young World on www.oneyoungworld.com to apply

For more details visit: OFFICIAL LINK.