Deadline: 25 November, 2021
One Young World, in partnership with Citizens of Our Planet, has opened applications for the 2022 Peaceful Futures Scholarship.
The Peaceful Futures Scholarship has been established to identify and amplify the voices of young leaders who undertake exemplary work to end youth violence and create a peaceful future for their peers and subsequent generations.
Violence among young people is a global emergency with impacts on public health, human rights and economic prosperity. An estimated 200,000 10–29 year-olds are victims of homicide each year, accounting for 42 percent of total victims.
Benefits
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2022 in Tokyo, Japan
- Participate in an exclusive Citizens of Our Planet pre- and post-summit programme
- Hotel accommodation in Tokyo
- The cost of travel to and from Japan (economy class)
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Ground transportation between summit venues
Eligibility
- Applicants must be between the ages of Aged 18–30
- Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship
- Applicants must demonstrate positive impact related to tackling youth violence
To apply and for more information, click here.
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