Applications are now open for the Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarships to One Young World Conference 2021. Young leaders whose focus is to support, advance and/or solve issues in the healthcare space, including mental health, such as healthcare professionals, nurses, healthcare organisation volunteers, medical students.

Application deadline: 25 September 2020 17:00PM BST,

About the Award: At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. Novartis has a rich history spanning 250 years, developing innovative products to address some of society's most challenging health issues. Named one of Forbes' Most Admired Pharmaceutical Companies in 2020, Novartis is a global healthcare company that aims to deliver our therapies to as many people as possible.

Our team's purpose is to put patients first. As health and technology continue to evolve, we strive to develop innovative treatments and find innovative ways to deliver them to populations and patients in need. We work to expand access to medicine, eliminate disease and make healthcare sustainable in the developing world.

Part of our culture as a company is to unleash the power of our people; we want everyone at Novartis to feel empowered to achieve their goals and influence change. Through this scholarship, Novartis wants to extend our culture of curiosity and "no relief" mentality to create an opportunity for young leaders outside our company who have a passion for health and are initiating change to create a better, healthier world.

Our scholarship supports young social entrepreneurs and their local/global initiatives to help accelerate their leadership journey. This scholarship is for young leaders whose focus is to support, advance and/or solve issues in the health space, including mental health, such as health professionals, nurses, health organisation volunteers, medical students.

Type: Conference

Eligibility:

  • Ages 18 to 30*
  • Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship
  • Candidates cannot be employed by Novartis
  • Candidates must demonstrate a positive impact on the health sector in some capacity

Selection criteria: Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following:

  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Commitment to bringing about positive change through health and health initiatives.
  • Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas.
  • Addressing the main local and/or global health problems in their work.
  • Have a good understanding of global issues.
  • Skills: collaborative, creative, enthusiastic, challenges the status quo.

Candidates will be shortlisted by OYW on the basis of the above criteria. This shortlist of candidates will be invited to an online leadership test (duration: approximately 1 hour), followed by an interview with Novartis representatives.

Eligible countries: All

To be taken to (Country): Munich

Number of awards: 10

Premium amount: Scholars will receive

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2021 in Munich, Germany, which takes place from 23 to 26 April.
  • Hotel accommodation during the summit
  • Travelling to and from Munich (economy)
  • All meals covered (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on conference days)
  • Transport between Summit accommodation and venue
  • Summit broadcasts and support materials
  • Provide a forum to launch and share your initiatives within the Novartis organisation
  • A mentoring programme with Novartis employees
  • Pre-summit meeting or lunch with the OYW Novartis delegation

Duration of the Award: 23 to 26 April 2021.

How to apply: SIGN UP HERE

  • It is important to go through all the entry requirements on the Award Page (see Link below) before applying.

https://www.oneyoungworld.com/novartis-reimagining-healthcare-scholarship

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