We must cooperate to create a better, more sustainable future for people and the earth in light of the world’s increasingly complicated difficulties.
The climate crisis is one of these issues that has to be addressed immediately. It is crucial that, as the world continues to recover from the pandemic, we do not simply revert to our previous practices. Instead, we must seize this opportunity to develop multifaceted, creative solutions to combat climate change and fulfill the goals of the Paris Agreement.
But in order to protect the planet’s future, we must also make sure that it is a future in which the following generation is prepared to face the difficulties that will arise. The key to enabling people, nations, and society to meet the problems of future is investing in education and skills. However, due to educational inequality, 800 million young people are expected to lack even the most fundamental skills needed to succeed in the workforce by 2030. This holds back millions of people around the world.
Deloitte firmly believes that it is our duty to create a better, more sustainable future where each person is empowered, uplifted, and capable of realizing their full potential. By 2030, we want to increase possibilities for 100 million more people worldwide through our strategic programs WorldClass and WorldClimate, and to combat climate change both inside and outside of our organization.
Eligibility Criteria
The scholarship is seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to:
- Create, scale, or support efforts that reduce carbon emissions
- Reduce the negative impacts of climate change through technology, activism, community programs, policy, nature-based solutions, or other similar efforts
- Empower individuals within the community or around the world to take climate action
- Plan and strategize around reducing climate change-related natural disaster impacts and strengthening resiliency
Or
- Improve access to education, skills, or employment opportunities for those that may be left behind by the rapidly changing global economy. For example, women and girls, and disadvantaged youth.
- Create skills development or lifelong learning opportunities for people to prepare for the future workforce, including in areas where there are talent shortages.
- Accelerate entrepreneurship, new types of employment, or provide opportunities for people to overcome traditional barriers to employment.
Criteria:
- Aged 18 – 30*
- Nationals of all countries will be eligible to apply for this scholarship
- Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
- Demonstrated capacity for leadership
- Understanding of key local and/or global issues
- Track record of generating impactful and innovative solutions to address education and skills challenges
The majority of the delegates range in age from 18 to 30. The One Young World team will take into account applications from those over 30 as long as they can demonstrate the necessary personal impact, initiative, and engagement. Applications from anyone who will be younger than 18 at the time of the Summit will not be accepted.
Benefits Of Deloitte/One Young World Conference
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast
- Travel restrictions permitting
- Hotel accommodation in a private room between 1 and 5 (inclusive) October, 2023
- The cost of travel to and from Belfast (economy class)
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner (provided by the hotel and during the Summit)
- Ground transportation between Summit venues
- Participation in Deloitte-hosted sessions for their delegation in the lead-up to and during the Summit, and a Deloitte “buddy”
Selection Criteria:
- Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
- Demonstrated capacity for leadership
- Understanding of key local and/or global issues
- Track record of generating impactful and innovative solutions to address education and skills challenges
To apply, click here