Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Applications are now open for the National Bursary for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs. As part of our legacy commitment, the National Bursary for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs will identify, connect, and support a cohort of young South African entrepreneurs to join the the One Young World Summit 2026 which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November.
The Programme will:
- Connect you with a global network of 20,000+ young leaders in 190+ countries
- Offer access to exclusive Ambassador opportunities, such as speaking events, regional networking opportunities and mentoring sessions
- Improve your understanding of solutions to the youth unemployment crisis
- Increase your capacity to scale up your enterprise, as a generator of employment opportunities
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this bursary, you must:
- Be between 18 and 30* years of age
- Be a national of, and resident in, South Africa
- Be leading a business or enterprise that has the potential for significant job-creation
- Be responsible for direct decision-making authority within their organisation/company
- Be available to participate in the One Young World Summit from 3-6 November 2026
* Most delegates who participate in the One Young World Summit are between 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider candidates who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit (3-6 November 2026).
Benefits
All bursary recipients will receive:
- A fully-funded place to attend the One Young World Summit Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November 2026.
- Return travel to Cape Town.
- Hotel accommodation in Cape Town in a private room between 2 – 7 November 2026 (inclusive).
- All meals covered (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on conference days).
- Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community, a global network with 20,000+ members in 190+ countries.
- Participation in the One Young World Action Accelerator.
- Access to networking and mentorship opportunities with senior figures in the South African start-up ecosystem.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the National Bursary for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs
