Sandoz Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded One Young World Summit in Cape Town

Applications are now open for the Sandoz Scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town South Africa Fully Funded. This chance lets five young leaders join a global event to boost their work in healthcare. The deadline to apply is 27 April 2026. The summit runs from 3-6 November 2025. One Young World partners with Sandoz to support those driving change in global health and access to medicines.

One Young World teams up with Sandoz, the world’s top provider of off-patent medicines. This partnership pushes innovation to fix gaps in healthcare around the world. Scholars will join the Sandoz group at the summit. There, they can connect with others, work together, and grow their impact. Examples of work that fits include:

Key Takeaways

• Applications are open for five young leaders to get a fully funded spot at the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town through the Sandoz Scholarship.

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• You must be 18 to 30 years old with proven leadership and experience in healthcare innovation or reducing inequalities.

• The scholarship covers flights, hotel, meals, transport, and access to special Sandoz sessions and networking.

• Submit your application by 27 April 2026 via the official One Young World page to qualify.

• Creating digital or AI tools to help people in underserved areas get healthcare.

• Designing better supply chains to bring medicines to remote or rural spots.

• Running health education or training in communities that lack services.

• Pushing for policy changes to make healthcare and medicines cheaper and easier to get.

You need to meet certain rules to apply. These focus on your age, drive, and skills in health work. The main points are:

• Be 18 to 30 years old.
• Show a strong promise to make good changes.
• Prove leadership skills.
• Know the big problems in your area or the world.
• Have hands-on experience with new ideas that improve healthcare or cut inequalities.

Most delegates are 18 to 30. The team may accept people over 30 with real impact and drive to join in. No one under 18 can apply.

This fully funded package covers everything you need. It makes the trip easy so you can focus on the summit. Selected scholars get:

• Full access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Hotel stay from check-in on 2 November to check-out on 7 November.
• Economy class flights to and from Cape Town.
• Meals like breakfast at the hotel, plus lunch and dinner on summit days.
• Bus or taxi rides between the hotel and summit spot.
• Spots in Sandoz-led talks before and during the event.
• A Sandoz “buddy” to help with networking and joining in.

To apply, head to the official Sandoz Scholarship page. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the official link.
2. Read all details and check if you qualify.
3. Get your application ready. Show your real work in healthcare.
4. Send it in by 27 April 2026.

The summit happens in Cape Town. It draws young leaders aged 18 to 30 who fight for better global health access. Sandoz adds value with their own sessions for deeper talks and connections. Key themes include healthcare innovation, access to medicines, and fixing healthcare inequalities. This setup helps scholars make a bigger difference.

The Sandoz Scholarship offers young leaders a fully funded chance to join the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town and drive change in global healthcare. With networking, sessions, and support from Sandoz experts, selected scholars can expand their impact on health access and innovation. Apply by 27 April 2026 to seize this opportunity and connect with global changemakers.

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