About the Scholarship
The Zurich Foundation empowers vulnerable people to better protect themselves from risk, and to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We aspire to a more equal world where everyone has independence, choice, and power over their own future.

Improving mental well-being and enabling social equity are two central pillars of the Zurich Foundation, and these are not causes we choose at random. We believe that the key to creating a better future is connection – fostering relationships between those who know and those who need it most, and tackling societal challenges from the ground up. That is why we are committed to supporting impactful leaders to participate in the annual One Young World Summit, the world's most international community of young leaders.

The Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2023 will allow 16 young leaders working on mental health projects focused on prevention, or projects that promote social equity through education, employability, or business solutions, to participate in the One Young World Summit 2023, which will take place in Belfast, United Kingdom, from October 2nd to 5th.

If you are a young leader working to advocate for mental well-being or create a more equal society, this scholarship may be for you.

Scholarship holders will receive:

• Access to the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast.
• Access to additional scholarship programs organized by the Zurich Foundation. This program is likely to include pre- and post-One Young World Summit events, including calls and meetings with the wider Zurich Insurance Group delegation, as well as opportunities to raise funds that can help increase its impact.
• Hotel accommodation in Belfast between October 1st and 6th (inclusive).
• Return flights.
• Catering that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Ground transportation between the summit venues in Belfast.

Selection criteria:

• Age between 18 and 30 years old at the time of the One Young World Summit 2023.
• Passion for local and global issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating positive change.
• Willingness to engage and collaborate with scholarship holders and staff from Zurich who are also participating in the Summit.
• Demonstrating impact in a field aligned with the work of the Zurich Foundation, namely:
• Improving Mental Well-being
• Enabling social equity

Apply here.