One Young World Summit Roche Scholarship 2026 in South Africa (Fully Funded)

Organiser	Roche UK and One Young World
Host Country	South Africa
Location	Cape Town
Dates	3 – 6 November 2026
Deadline	6 May 2026
Funding	Fully Funded
Application Fee	None
Eligibility	NHS or NHS partner employees based in the UK, age 18-35

The One Young World Summit Roche Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded chance for young leaders engaged in healthcare innovation to attend a prestigious international gathering in Cape Town, South Africa. This unique opportunity is available to nationals of all countries who are currently based in the United Kingdom and have a role within the NHS or a partner organization. Taking place from 3 to 6 November 2026, the summit brings together over 2,000 participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. If you are between 18 and 35 years old and passionate about sustainable healthcare solutions, this scholarship could be your gateway to global leadership and impactful networking. Applications are open now, with no application fee or IELTS requirement, so start preparing your submission today.

Details About OYW Summit ROCHE Scholarship 2026 in South Africa (Fully Funded)

• Host Country: South Africa
• Location: Cape Town
• Scholarship Name: Roche Scholarship
• Summit Dates: 3 – 6 November 2026
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: 6 May 2026
• Organiser: Roche UK in partnership with One Young World

About OYW Summit ROCHE Scholarship 2026 in South Africa (Fully Funded)

The One Young World Summit is recognized as the world’s largest forum for young leaders who are driving progressive change globally. The Roche Scholarship supports NHS young leaders and those affiliated with NHS partner organizations based in the UK to attend this summit. The event gathers over 2,000 delegates from various countries and academic disciplines to collaborate on innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. Roche UK specifically sponsors this scholarship to empower participants who demonstrate leadership in sustainable healthcare innovations.

Financial Benefits

• Full access to the One Young World Summit programme
• Hotel accommodation during the summit
• All meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Round-trip airfare to Cape Town
• Airport transfers and local public transportation

Objectives of the Roche Program

This scholarship targets young leaders within the NHS who have contributed to or developed sustainable healthcare innovations. Examples include:

• Addressing health inequalities and their root causes
• Introducing new diagnostic or treatment methods to improve patient care
• Reducing environmental impacts through measures like decarbonizing healthcare supply chains

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be nationals of any country but currently based in the United Kingdom
• Applicants must hold a position within the NHS or an organization working in partnership with the NHS
• Age between 18 and 35 years at the time of the summit
• Proven track record of impactful and innovative healthcare solutions
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable innovation in healthcare

Exemption From The English Language Test Proficiency

There is no IELTS or other English language proficiency test requirement for this scholarship. This exemption facilitates applications for those who meet the eligibility and are based in the UK, regardless of their first language.

How To Apply For The Roche Scholarship 2026 To Attend The One Young World Summit?

You must submit your application online through the official One Young World website. Ensure you provide all requested information and documents before the deadline on 6 May 2026. Since there is no application fee, you can apply without additional costs. Applying early is recommended due to high competition.

Follow this link to apply:

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To get a sense of the summit experience, watch the 2023 One Young World Summit highlights video.

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