One Young World Scholarship
Applications are now live for the 2026 cohort of NewNow Leaders.
We are looking for ten of the most trailblazing, impactful leaders from the Global South who have a demonstrable understanding and commitment to creating systemic change. Applicants must apply through the application portal below.
Candidates must:
Be aged 18 – 30*.
Be nationals of countries in the Global South.
Have demonstrated successful leadership through real and impactful initiatives.
Show strong understanding of key local and/or global issues, especially those that require systems thinking approaches.
Have a proven track-record of implementing systems-thinking principles to generate innovative, long-term and sustainable impact.
Showcase evidence of impact in addressing complex challenges through systems thinking.
Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with The NewNow cohort and help promote successful examples of systems change through their own networks and media opportunities.
