One Young World have applications opened for The NewNow Leaders Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About One Young World The NewNow Leaders Program 2026
Opportunity Details
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.
Benefits of One Young World The NewNow Leaders Program 2026
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.
One Young World The NewNow Leaders Program 2026 Requirements
Candidates must:
- 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.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
16 February, 2026
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