Applications for the One Young World Z Zurich Foundation Summit in the UK in 2023 are currently open.
The Z Zurich Foundation empowers vulnerable people to better protect themselves from risk, and to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. It aspires for a more equal world where everyone has independence, choice and power over their own futures.
Improving mental well being, and enabling social equity are two central pillars of the Z Zurich Foundation, and these aren’t causes picked at random. It believes that the key to creating a better future is connection – fostering relationships between those in the know and those most in need, and tackling society’s challenges from the ground up. This is why it is committed to supporting impactful leaders to participate in the annual One Young World Summit, the world’s most international community of young leaders.
This Scholarship will allow 16 young leaders working on prevention focused mental well being projects, or projects enabling social equity through education, employability or entrepreneurship solutions, participate in the Summit.
Worth of Award
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast.
- Access to additional scholarship programming organized by Z Zurich Foundation. This programming is likely to include pre and post One Young World Summit including calls and meetings with the wider Zurich Insurance Group delegation, as well as the chance to pitch for funding that can help increase your impact.
- Hotel accommodation in Belfast between 1 and 6 (inclusive) October.
- Return air travel.
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Ground transportation between Summit venues in Belfast.
Eligibility
- Aged 18 to 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2023.
- Passion for local and global issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to creating positive change.
- Willingness to engage and collaborate with fellow scholarship recipients and employees of Zurich who are also attending the Summit.
- Demonstrated impact in a field aligned with the work of the Z Zurich Foundation namely:
- Improving Mental Well being
- Enabling Social Equity
How to Apply
All applications for the One Young World Z Zurich Foundation Summit should be made online via the official website.
Deadline: March 13, 2023.
Click here for more details and to apply
Submit your application here.