Nov 14, CUSEF Young Leaders Scholarships for all Nationals

About One Young World

One Young World is the global community for young leaders. We exist to develop young leaders who are taking action to solve the world’s big challenges. The annual One Young World Summit convenes young leaders from 190+ countries to connect, share learnings and receive mentorship from world-renowned political, business and humanitarian leaders.

The young leaders return to their communities as One Young World Ambassadors with the connections, insights and motivation to increase their social impact, accessing the global community of 17,000+ young leaders and a range of development opportunities.

About the China-United States Exchange Foundation

The China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) is a Hong Kong-based non-profit that seeks to build trust, facilitate exchange, and advance understanding between the world’s two largest economies. CUSEF has a long commitment to youth and education, bringing more than 2,000 American students to China, including 800 from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Founded in 2008, it is celebrating its 15th anniversary by inviting global youth to apply for the CUSEF Young Leaders Scholarship to accelerate progress on the SDGs.

About the Scholarship

In partnership with the China-United States Exchange Foundation, One Young World is launching the CUSEF Young Leaders Scholarship 2024 to identify eight outstanding young leaders from all over the world. The Scholars will be selected based on their proven positive social impact in tackling global challenges such as climate change, poverty, gender equality and public health.

The scholarship will enable eight impactful young leaders who are driving forward positive change to participate in the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal and join the global One Young World Ambassador Community.

Scholars will receive

Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal, Canada.

Access to development opportunities.

Lifetime membership to CUSEF and the One Young World Community.

Access to monthly global calls designed to provide delegates with enhanced leadership skills and principles alongside expertise around the Summit’s main themes.

Exclusive pre-Summit calls with the CUSEF Young Leaders.

At the One Young World Summit 2024, CUSEF scholars will participate in an onstage panel and host a workshop.

Private hotel accommodation at the Summit in Montreal from 18 – 21 September 2024.

Return travel to Montreal (flights in economy).

Ground transport to travel to the airport (if required).

Catering throughout the Summit.

Impact monitoring and tracking of projects.

Promotion and visibility of the work on social media.

Opportunity to act as a peer mentor for future cohorts of CUSEF Scholars.

Selection Criteria

Aged between 18-30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2024.

Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Demonstrated interest in promoting East-West exchanges.

Have a proven track record for leadership.

Have an evidenced commitment to delivering change.

Are addressing key local and/or global issues in their work.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; CUSEF Young Leaders Scholarships for all Nationals

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