One Young World Summit - Leading Africa Scholarship in Japan
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The One Young World Summit 2022 has brought opportunities closer through its Leading Africa Scholarship in Japan. Designed to ensure that outstanding young people from Africa are represented, the scheme is geared toward young leaders from marginalized African countries.
Africa has the world’s biggest population of young people, with more than 60% of the population under the age of 25. The Fourth Industrial Revolution could provide a lifeline to this youthful, eager population, with 72 percent of its labor force in “vulnerable” employment and several countries facing governance and violent extremist difficulties. They have the power to revolutionize their regions due to their vast numbers, whether in government, energy, infrastructure, medicine, or other areas.
Young leaders are proposing relevant solutions to construct a more sustainable region in the face of these challenges and possibilities.
**Application deadline:** December 1, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the One Young World Summit](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/one-young-world-summit-leading-africa-scholarship-in-japan/#h-benefits-of-the-one-young-world-summit)
- [Eligibility Criteria for Africans](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/one-young-world-summit-leading-africa-scholarship-in-japan/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-africans)
- [How to Apply for the Scholarship in Japan](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/one-young-world-summit-leading-africa-scholarship-in-japan/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-scholarship-in-japan)
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## Benefits of the One Young World Summit
Successful applicants under the One Young World Summit’s Leading Africa Scholarship is entitled to the following benefits:
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Hotel accommodation between 15 and 19 May 2022.
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
- Summit handouts and support materials.
- The cost of travel to and from Tokyo. Your flight to and from Tokyo must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.
_Please note that if you are ultimately selected for a Scholarship and require a visa to enter Japan to attend the One Young World Summit 2022, you will be required to pay the visa fee yourself. The visa costs 22 GBP plus the applicable service charge of your local visa application center. The costs of the visa and the applicable service charge as well as any further costs associated with the visa application (including travel to and from the visa application center) fall on you as the participant._
## Eligibility Criteria for Africans
You are eligible for sponsorship if you:
- Are between the ages of 18 – 30
- Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
- Demonstrate capacity for leadership
- Are addressing key local and/or global issues in your work
- Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas
## How to Apply for the Scholarship in Japan
The strongest applicants will be shortlisted by the end of January. You will be contacted individually by a member of the One Young World team if you have been shortlisted.
Please note:
- We cannot guarantee any applicant that they will be shortlisted or that we will secure sponsorship for any shortlisted applicant.
- Priority will be given to applicants from countries that have been less represented at previous One Young World Summits.
- Priority will also be given to first-time Summit attendees (not OYW Ambassadors).
- Due to the overwhelming amount of applications we receive, One Young World is unable to respond to individual emails enquiring about the outcome of the Leading Africa selection process.
- We do not provide feedback as to why candidates are not selected
For further information, please head over to the [official One Young World Summit website](https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarships/leading-africa-scholarship-2022).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in Japan
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the One Young World Summit - Leading Africa Scholarship in Japan?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Japan for the duration of the programme.
Is the One Young World Summit - Leading Africa Scholarship in Japan fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.