Pernod Ricard Scholarship - One Young World Summit 2026

Overview

Pernod Ricard and One Young World are selecting 10 young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa (3 to 6 November 2026), fully funded. The scholarship targets young professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, or advocates who are actively working to build safer, more inclusive, and responsible social spaces, and to tackle harmful alcohol consumption or social isolation in their communities. All costs are covered: flights, accommodation, transport, and meals. Application deadline: 14 July 2026.

Benefits

• Economy-class return flights from the scholar’s country to Cape Town.
• Hotel accommodation from 2 to 6 November 2026 (inclusive).
• All meals throughout the Summit: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Ground transport between accommodation and Summit venues.
• Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2026.
• Direct access to Pernod Ricard professionals for mentoring and career consultations.
• Membership in the One Young World network of more than 15,000 ambassadors across 190 countries.

Eligibility

• Any nationality; the scholarship is open globally.
• Must be of legal drinking age in your country of residence at the time of application.
• Actively working on responsible drinking, safer social environments, or community-building projects through employment, entrepreneurship, research, or civil society.
• Available to travel to Cape Town 2 to 6 November 2026 and to participate in post-Summit collective thinking sessions with other Pernod Ricard scholars.

How to apply

1. Visit the source link to access the Pernod Ricard Scholarship 2026 application page on the One Young World website.
2. Prepare a clear description of your project or initiative tackling harmful drinking or building positive social environments, with evidence of reach and impact.
3. Complete the online application: personal details, professional background, two written questions on your work and ambitions, and your project or initiative description.
4. Submit before 14 July 2026.
5. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by One Young World and Pernod Ricard for a brief interview. Final scholars are announced in August 2026 ahead of the November Summit.