ONE YOUNG WORLD (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IKEA SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship for the One Young World Summit
full · bachelors, masters, phd
- Fully funded delegate placeCore benefit
- ~€3,000-6,000 package (est.)Estimated value
- Round-trip economy airfareTravel covered
- ~5 nights hotel + all mealsAccommodation
- 20,000+ ambassadors, 190+ countriesGlobal network
- Ages 18-30Eligibility
At a glance
full
Funding
€6k
Max amount
Jul 28, 2026
Deadline
Chile
Country
One Young World (in partnership with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship)
Provider
The IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship, offered with One Young World, is a fully funded delegate place at the One Young World Summit held in Germany for the 2026 cycle (the equivalent of the 2025 Munich edition that ran from 3 to 6 November). It is a summit scholarship rather than a degree award, aimed at young founders and co-founders of social enterprises that create measurable positive impact in inclusive circularity, inclusive employment, or inclusive agriculture and food systems. The package covers full access to all sessions and events, round-trip economy-class airfare to Germany, hotel accommodation for roughly 5 nights around the summit dates, all meals during the event, Schengen visa application assistance where needed, and lifetime membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community of over 20,000 ambassadors from more than 190 countries; the comparable delegate package is valued at roughly €3,000 to €6,000 (est.). Eligibility is limited to founders or co-founders aged 18 to 30 (exceptions possible over 30) who are residents of Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, or Sweden and fluent in English. Applications are submitted through the official One Young World website. Because the host city, summit dates, and closing date are set each year, confirm the current 2026 details and deadline on the official One Young World page before you apply.
What's covered
- Summit access — Full access to all sessions and events at the One Young World Summit, a delegate package valued at roughly €3,000 to €6,000 (est.).
- International airfare — Round-trip economy-class airfare to the summit host city in Germany.
- Accommodation — Hotel accommodation for roughly 5 nights spanning the summit dates (the 2025 edition covered 2 to 7 November).
- Meals — All meals during the summit, including dinner on the opening day, three meals on each full day, and breakfast on departure day.
- Visa support — Assistance with the Schengen visa application where applicable.
- Lifetime membership — Lifetime membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community, a global network of over 20,000 ambassadors from more than 190 countries.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the official One Young World website, where you describe your social enterprise and its impact.
- Confirm your eligibility — Check that you are aged 18 to 30, a founder or co-founder, fluent in English, and a resident of one of the eight eligible countries.
- Prepare your impact evidence — Gather evidence of your social enterprise's measurable impact in inclusive circularity, inclusive employment, or inclusive agriculture and food systems.
- Complete the online form — Fill in the application form on the official One Young World website, describing your venture, leadership, and goals.
- Submit before the deadline — Submit your full application before the deadline around 28 July 2026 (est.).
- Await the selection outcome — Wait for One Young World and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship to review applications and notify successful scholars, who then arrange travel and visas.
Eligibility
AgeMust be aged 18 to 30; exceptional candidates over 30 with significant leadership experience and impact may also be considered, and applicants must be at least 18 by the time of the summit.
RoleMust be the founder or co-founder of a social enterprise that generates measurable, positive social impact.
ResidencyMust be a resident of Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, or Sweden.
Sector and languageThe social business must work in inclusive circularity, inclusive employment, or inclusive agriculture and food systems, and the applicant must be fluent in English.
Applicants must demonstrate proven leadership ability, tangible social impact, and a strong commitment to addressing local or global challenges. This is a summit delegate scholarship, not a university degree scholarship.
Eligible countries
Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Sweden
Deadlines
2026 summit cycle~28 July 2026 (est.)
Selection
One Young World and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship select scholars from founders and co-founders whose social enterprises show measurable positive impact in inclusive circularity, inclusive employment, or inclusive agriculture and food systems. Candidates are assessed on proven leadership, tangible social impact, and commitment to solving local or global challenges, with residency in an eligible country and English fluency required. Successful scholars receive a fully funded delegate place at the summit and lifetime ambassador membership.
Verified sources
- One Young Worldoneyoungworld.comofficial
- One Young World - Scholarshipsoneyoungworld.comofficial
About the provider
One Young World is a global forum that unites young leaders from more than 190 countries at an annual summit, connecting them with world leaders, Nobel laureates, CEOs, and activists to address challenges such as poverty, climate change, and inequality. The IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship funds young social entrepreneurs to attend the summit and join the ambassador community.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who is eligible for the IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship?
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Founders or co-founders of social enterprises aged 18 to 30 who reside in Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, or Sweden and work in the eligible sectors.
Is this a degree scholarship?
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No; it is a fully funded delegate place at the One Young World Summit in Germany, not a university degree scholarship.
What does the scholarship cover?
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Full summit access, round-trip economy airfare, around 5 nights of hotel accommodation, all meals, visa assistance, and lifetime ambassador membership, valued at roughly €3,000 to €6,000 (est.).
Can I apply if I am older than 30?
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Yes; exceptional applicants over 30 with significant leadership experience and impact may still be considered, but you must be at least 18 by the time of the summit.
Is English fluency required?
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Yes; all sessions and communications at the summit are conducted in English.
What kinds of projects qualify?
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Social enterprises working in inclusive circularity, inclusive employment, or inclusive agriculture and food systems.
Which countries are eligible?
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Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.
Where and when is the summit held?
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The summit is held in Germany; the 2025 edition ran 3 to 6 November in Munich, and the 2026 dates should be confirmed on the official site.
What is the One Young World Ambassador Community?
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A lifetime global network of over 20,000 ambassadors from more than 190 countries that scholars join after the summit.
How do I apply?
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Submit your application online through the official One Young World website before the deadline.
When is the application deadline?
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The deadline falls around 28 July 2026 (est.); confirm the exact current-cycle date on the official page.
Where can I verify the latest details?
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On the official One Young World scholarship pages linked in the sources section.