Western Union Foundation One Young World Delegate Scholarship 2018

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Deadline: 4 June 2018
Open to: candidates between the ages of 18 and 30 who are working to support refugee and/or migrant communities
Benefits: covered cost of travel to and from The Hague (flights in economy), plus a stipend for ground transportation to/from the airport, hotel and Summit venue

Description

Across the globe, more than 65 million people have been forced to leave their homes and start over, and all too often it’s these circumstances that come to define them. But these global citizens are so much more.

Through partnerships with NGOs around the world, the Western Union Foundation works to empower migrants and refugees to create better lives for themselves, their families and their communities.

Now the Western Union Foundation is partnering with One Young World to offer the Western Union Foundation One Young World Delegate Scholarship for three (3) young people to attend the One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Eligibility

Candidates of any background between the ages of 18 and 30 who are working to support refugee and/or migrant communities are eligible for this scholarship.

Successfully sponsored delegates will demonstrate:

  • Evidenced commitment to creating social impact within migrant or refugee communities;
  • Leadership ability in their chosen cause or issue;
  • Capacity for innovation and values-driven problem solving;
  • Concern for local and global issues;
  • Ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas;
  • Ability to work towards a shared goal through teamwork and collaboration;

Benefits

  • The cost of travel to and from The Hague (flights in economy), plus a stipend for ground transportation to/from the airport, hotel and Summit venue;
  • Hotel accommodation on a shared basis (twin rooms) between 16 and 20 (inclusive) October 2018. (Arrangements may be made for delegates to avail of an additional night’s accommodation on 15 October, should their travel itinerary require.);
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner during the Summit;
  • Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue;
  • Summit hand-outs and support materials;
  • Discretionary funds to provide for emergency out of pocket expenses while in The Hague up to a maximum of GBP 250.00 per delegate;

How to Apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application form.

For more information please visit the official website.