One Young World – Roche Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded to attend the One Young World 2026 Summit in CapeTown, South Africa)

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Application Deadline: 6 May 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 One Young World – Roche Scholarship. The oche Scholarship 2026, will enable 3 outstanding professionals working in the NHS to participate in the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa from 3-6 November 2026.

This programme is for young leaders within the NHS who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable innovation in healthcare. Examples may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Tackling the causes and effects of health inequalities
• Creating or implementing innovative methods of treatment or diagnosis to enhance the patient care pathway
• Reducing emissions or burdens on natural resources, such as through decarbonising healthcare supply chains 

Requirements

• Aged 18 to 35* at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026.
• Nationals of all countries will be eligible to apply for this scholarship, but must:
  • Be based in the United Kingdom.
  • Hold a position in the NHS or in an organisation working in partnership with the NHS.
• Understanding of key local and/or global issues.
• Track record of generating impactful and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable innovation in healthcare.

*We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit. 

Benefits

Scholars will receive:

• Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town. 
• Hotel accommodation in Cape Town in a private room between 2-6 November 2026 (inclusive). 
• The cost of travel to and from Cape Town (economy class).
  • Scholars will be responsible for booking their own flights, and will be reimbursed. 
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner (provided by the hotel and during the Summit). 
• Cost of transportation between airport and hotel via public transport. 
   

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the One Young World – Roche Scholarship