Deadline: September 2, 2026
Applications are open for the Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary 2026. Brand South Africa is proud to partner with One Young World to launch the Brand South Africa: Play Your Part Bursary 2026, which will enable six outstanding young South Africans to participate in the One Young World Summit in Cape Town from 3–6 November 2026.
This programme is for young active citizens who are already contributing to positive change in South Africa, and who embody the spirit of Play Your Part in their communities and beyond. Of the six available bursaries, three are reserved for candidates based in Cape Town and three are open to applicants across South Africa.
Benefits
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2026, taking place from 3 – 6 November in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Travel and accommodation as per requirement*.
- Catering which includes dinner on 3 November, and lunch and dinner on 4, 5, 6 November.
- Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme, Action Accelerator and lifetime membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community.
*Note that travel and accommodation is not provided for candidates based in Cape Town.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates must:
- Be aged 18 to 30* at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026.
- Be a South African national or resident.
- Demonstrate a commitment to active citizenship and contributing to positive change in South Africa.
- Illustrate a track record of using their time, money, skills, or goods to benefit their community or society more broadly.
- Show an understanding of key local and/or global issues facing South Africa.
*They are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.
Application
For more information, visit Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary.
