Fully Funded Scholarships Sponsored by One Young World , 2025 - 2026


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About One Young World

The rates of global unemployment, the catastrophic effects of climate change, and the challenges of globalisation all pose significant problems. The skills of young entrepreneurs, equipped with rapid technological advancements, are overcoming these barriers around the world.

At the heart of every start-up or enterprise is the drive to solve the problem. One Young World believes that the next generation of young entrepreneurs are here to do more than create the next convenient solution - they are here to take on the world’s major challenges.

One Young World’s Entrepreneur of the Year was created in 2019 to identify and promote the world’s most revolutionary entrepreneurs under 35 who are having a positive global impact and inspiring others with their leadership.


Belfast Legacy Award to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025 (Fully-funded to Munich, Germany)

Belfast Legacy Award to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025 (Fully-funded to Munich, Germany)

Applications are open for the Belfast Legacy Award to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

28 May, 2025 Deadline: 16 Jun, 2025


One Young World Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship 2025

One Young World Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship 2025

Fully funded scholarship to attend One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany, for entrepreneurs making a difference in malnutrition, community resilience, or ecosystems. Open to youth from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

14 April, 2025 Deadline: 07 May, 2025


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Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025

Applications are open for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

21 March, 2025 Deadline: 02 Jun, 2025



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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about scholarships, applications, and more.

A fully funded scholarship covers the complete cost of attending an educational institution, including tuition, accommodation, living expenses, books, and travel, enabling students to study at no personal expense.

Examples of fully funded scholarships include government-sponsored programs like the Fulbright Program (USA) and Chevening Scholarships (UK), alongside university-specific awards such as the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

To find these opportunities, students can search for scholarships by country, such as for the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia, or by program level, including undergraduate, master's, postgraduate, Postdoctoral, and PhD degrees.

What is a Fully-Funded Scholarship?

  1. A fully-funded scholarship is a comprehensive financial aid package that covers all costs associated with studying abroad, such as tuition, accommodation, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and airfare.

Examples of Fully-Funded Scholarships

  1. Government Scholarships:
  2. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA): For international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees.
  3. Chevening Scholarships (UK): A UK government scholarship for master's studies, awarded to students with leadership potential.
  4. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland): Offered by the Swiss government for various study levels.
  5. Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia): For postgraduate studies in Australia, with a focus on leadership.
  6. University-Based Scholarships:
  7. Gates Cambridge Scholarship (UK): For postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.
  8. ETH Zurich Excellence Master's Scholarships (Switzerland): For master's degrees at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

How to Find Fully-Funded Scholarships:

  1. Search by Country:

Look for scholarships offered by governments or universities in your target study destination, such as the USA, UK, Canada, or Switzerland.

  1. Search by Study Level:

Filter your search for undergraduate, master's, or PhD programs, as many fully-funded scholarships are specific to certain levels of study.

  1. Use Scholarship Databases:

Utilize websites like ScholarshipLit, International Scholarships, or Scholars4Dev to find and apply for available opportunities.

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