One Young World and Maastricht University: Leadership for a better tomorrow

Scholarship to attend international summit

Maastricht University is proudly announcing an opening for a delegate position for an inspiring young Maastricht University leader for this year’s One Young World Summit (The Hague, 17-20 October 2018)

One Young World is the preeminent global forum for young leaders aged 18-30. The annual One Young World Summit brings together the brightest young change makers from around the world, empowering them to make lasting connections and develop solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues. The delegates at the summit are joined by world leaders, acting as One Young World Counsellors, inspiring and supporting the delegates to create positive change. One Young World Counsellors of past summits include Kofi Annan, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Mary Robinson, Emma Watson, John Kerry, Thuli Madonsela and Richard Branson.

Becoming a One Young World delegate allows you to participate in the summit and to become part of the One Young World Ambassador community that today includes more than 9,000 young leaders in business, NGOs, government, and academia.

The Maastricht University Scholarship

The scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit in The Hague includes:

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.
  • Catering: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Summit hand-outs and support materials
  • Hotel accommodation in The Hague, Netherlands

This opportunity is offered to Maastricht University students and staff members who have an outstanding record in individually or collectively working towards delivering social impact on local, regional or international level.

Have you demonstrated leadership in tackling the challenges and solutions that are, for example, summarised in the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Then apply before 17.00 on 27 September 2018.

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