ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded in Cape Town

ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship

Applications are now open for the International Council on Mining and Metals ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship fully funded in Cape Town, South Africa. 

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ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship offers Full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November.

The scholarship is applicable to outstanding young leaders in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance and sustainability.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Abstract

  • Host: One Young Leader x International Council on Mining and Metals
  • Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Africa || 
  • Location: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Category: Scholarships || Internships 
  • Benefits: Full Scholarship
    • Summit Expenses
    • Mentorship
    • Exposure
    • Networking
    • Leadership Skill
  • Eligibility: All Countries
  • Deadline: June 7, 2026

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ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Details

One Young World is the global community of 20,000 young leaders based in 190+ countries. One Young World believes in funding young leaders, and has to date, invested $3 million in direct grants in the work of its community.

In partnership with ICMM, One Young World will identify outstanding young leaders globally with a proven and demonstrated interest in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance and promoting sustainability. 

The ICMM One Young World Young Leaders Scholarship will select impactful young leaders who are driving forward positive change to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026.

ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026 Benefits

Participants in the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026 will benefit:

  • Full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November.
  • Exclusive dialogue with ICMM CEO on the sidelines of the One Young World Summit.
  • Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
  • Access to the One Young World Action Accelerator and expert-led mentor sessions to help turn their inspiration into action.
  • Access to the One Young World Global Kickstart programme designed to provide delegates with enhanced leadership skills and principles alongside expertise around the Summit’s main themes.

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ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Young leaders aged 18 – 35 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026*
  • Leading inspiring initiatives/projects, or driving meaningful change, through your job or in your life outside of work, with proven impact in at least one of the following areas:
    • Biodiversity conservation
    • Decarbonisation
    • Responsible natural resource production
    • Social performance (community resilience, human rights etc.)
    • Promoting and communicating action on sustainability 
  • Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients

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How To Apply for ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026

To apply for the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Applicants must apply through the application portal
  • Please note that you may be invited to submit additional documentation including references, pitch video and/or video call with representatives of One Young World and ICMM as part of the application process.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: June 7th, 2026


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