Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026

The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship was created to empower young leaders who are committed to addressing the urgent and deeply interconnected challenges facing women and girls today. The scholarship equips emerging changemakers with the tools, knowledge, and global platform they need to lead transformative action. By supporting passionate young leaders who are tackling issues like child marriage, gender-based violence, and mental health disparities, the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship aims to foster a new generation of empathetic, courageous, and visionary leaders working toward a more just, inclusive, and equitable world for all. Now in its second year, this scholarship is delivered in partnership with Hauwa Ojeifo Global Impact Fund for Women & Girls, led by trailblazing advocate for mental health and One Young World Ambassador Hauwa Ojeifo. The Impact Fund is on a mission to strengthen systems of care for the health and wellbeing for 100 million women & girls by 2030. Scholars receive access to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community, access to the Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator, opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to $25,000 USD, hotel accommodation, return travel, catering, and transport during the Summit.