Call for Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2025 is open now!!!
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is committed to investing in education and youth employment for this reason; aiming to improve prospects for young people, particularly in developing countries and fragile states, by bridging the gap between the skills young people learn and what the labor market demands.
In support of these efforts, the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is launching their annual scholarship in collaboration with One Young World to offer young leaders and entrepreneurs from these countries a place at the annual One Young World Summit.
The One Young World Summit 2025 will see 2,000 young leaders from 190+ countries descend to Munich for the global forum for young leaders, during which delegates will present and debate solutions to current time’s most pressing issues alongside senior leaders. This will offer young entrepreneurs an unparalleled experience to become engaged, build on successful initiatives, and connect with other changemakers around the world.
Previous Enterprising Futures Scholars have helped conduct eco-system mappings, given advice on new initiatives and have been invited to share their experience in various other events organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Corners or its partners. As the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to broaden its network of young role models and entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East, please note that when you have been selected to receive a scholarship, your contact details might be shared with Dutch embassies in the eligible countries. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for the active participation of the selected candidates throughout the program.
Location:
GermanyBenefits
Enterprising Future Scholars Will Receive:
- Access to additional events organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2025, taking place from 3 – 6 November in Munich, Germany.
- Hotel accommodation during the Summit dates.
- One night of hotel accommodation (if required) for the visa application process
- Additional night pre-Summit (if needed).
- The cost of travel to and from the host city of the Summit (flights in economy).
- Domestic travel costs to the airport to take the international flight (flight in economy).
- Travel to the visa application process (if required).
- Visa costs, if applicable (including visa costs and required travel for visa appointment).
- Catering which includes breakfast at the hotel accommodation and lunch and dinner at the Summit.
- Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
- Lifetime membership to the OYW community.
Eligibilities
Candidates must be:
- Aged 18 – 35 by the date of the One Young World 2025 Summit in November.
- Actively engaged in the fields of youth employment and job creation, either as entrepreneurs or in a similar role (and be able to demonstrate this).
- Nationals of and residents in one of the following countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq including Kurdistan region of Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda. Please note that candidates with refugee status are certainly eligible.
- All candidates will be required to have a working understanding of English, as both the One Young World Summit and Enterprising Futures pre- and post-programs will be held in English.
Candidates must be available to join the program full-time between 2 – 7 November, as well as pre- and post-program dates. - The Dutch MFA values an inclusive and diverse environment. The Dutch MFA encourages all young entrepreneurs (rural-urban) that are eligible to apply (no matter race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, or education).
- Please note: They are keen to identify candidates who are either running, or part of a scalable start-up/SME, with demonstratable social and/or environmental impact, either as an entrepreneur or similar role.
Application Process
Eligible citizens can apply via online with apply now link.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2025 (2 Days Remaining)
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