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The NewNow Scholarship (OYW + Virgin Unite) - South Africa
One Young World
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Join the boldest emerging young leaders taking collective action toward systems-change
Why us?
The opportunity:
Why you might love this opp:
The NewNow is a One Young World programme supported by Virgin Unite, empowering the boldest emerging young leaders to redefine change through systems-thinking and collective action.
We are a collective of rising leaders with exceptional track records of delivering real and lasting impact, committed to building unstoppable momentum towards a fair, sustainable future.
Over half the world’s population is under 30 with the power to make change happen. Through our collective strength, shared learning, and with insights and mentorship from leaders before us, we can rewrite the future of our generation and the generations to come.
We amplify and support the voices of trusted young leaders taking bold strides toward global transformation.
We challenge the status quo through collective action and strategic collaboration.
We share knowledge, insights, and approaches, to foster ‘systems-thinking’ among young leaders and their enterprises initiatives.
We take on big global challenges through an intersectional, ‘systems-thinking’ lens, for deep and long-term transformation.
The NewNow leaders will be offered:
- A scholarship place at the One Young World Summit Cape Town, 2026 and lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
- Features on One Young World and Virgin Unite channels elevating their profiles among the global community for young leaders and beyond.
- Opportunities to amplify your work through media and speaking opportunities.
- Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme and Action Accelerator.
- Membership of The NewNow Community, exclusive capacity building workshops designed to enhance your confidence, skills, and influence as systems leaders.
Opportunities to collaborate with fellow NewNow leaders on joint projects and advocacy.
Key criteria:
- 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.
How to apply:
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