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The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Young Leaders Scholarships 2026

Last verified 12 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship supports young leaders focused on biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, and sustainability, providing full funding to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, and join the

Provider: International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) / One Young World
Host country: South Africa
Deadline: 7 June 2026

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Who can apply: * Aged 18-35 (exceptions considered for older candidates). * Proven impact in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, or sustainability. * Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients.
Funding: Fully-funded
Study level: Other
Deadline: 7 June 2026

Key eligibility criteria

* Aged 18-35 (exceptions considered for older candidates).
* Proven impact in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, or sustainability.
* Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients.

Recorded funding information

Fully-funded

About the The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Young Leaders Scholarships 2026 (2026)

## Overview The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and One Young World offer the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship to identify and support impactful young leaders globally. This scholarship aims to empower individuals driving positive change in areas such as biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, and sustainability within the mining and metals sector. Selected scholars will attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. ## Eligibility * Aged 18 - 35 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026. * Leading inspiring initiatives/projects or driving meaningful change with proven impact in at least one of the following areas: Biodiversity conservation, Decarbonisation, Responsible natural resource production, Social performance (community resilience, human rights etc.), or Promoting and communicating action on sustainability. * Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients. * Candidates older than 35 may be considered upon demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. ## Benefits * Full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa (3 - 6 November). * Exclusive dialogue with the ICMM CEO on the sidelines of the Summit. * Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community. * Access to the One Young World Action Accelerator and expert-led mentor sessions. * Access to the One Young World Global Kickstart programme for enhanced leadership skills and principles. ## How to apply Applicants must apply through the application portal provided on the official One Young World website. Additional documentation such as references, a pitch video, and/or a video call with representatives of One Young World and ICMM may be requested as part of the application process.

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The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Young Leaders Scholarships 2026 eligibility

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* Aged 18-35 (exceptions considered for older candidates).
* Proven impact in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, or sustainability.
* Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients.

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Young Leaders Scholarships 2026 document information

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How to apply for the The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Young Leaders Scholarships 2026 2026

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Listed eligibility: * Aged 18-35 (exceptions considered for older candidates). * Proven impact in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, or sustainability. * Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Listed deadline information: 7 June 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Young Leaders Scholarships 2026 deadline & application timeline

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Planning suggestion: 12 months out
12 Jun 2025
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Planning suggestion: 6 months out
9 Dec 2025
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Planning suggestion: 3 months out
9 Mar 2026
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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
8 May 2026
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7 June 2026
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Who can apply for the The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Young Leaders Scholarships 2026?+

* Aged 18-35 (exceptions considered for older candidates). * Proven impact in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, or sustainability. * Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients.

What funding does the The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Young Leaders Scholarships 2026 offer?+

Listed funding: Fully-funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: 7 June 2026. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

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How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/icmm-young-leaders-scholarship-2026 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: * Aged 18-35 (exceptions considered for older candidates). * Proven impact in biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, or sustainability. * Willingness to engage with fellow scholarship recipients.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 7 June 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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