The Roche Scholarship sends a UK-based healthcare leader to the One Young World Summit 2026 — the annual global gathering of young changemakers, held this year in Cape Town, South Africa (November 3–6, 2026). One Young World is a London-based nonprofit that connects young leaders from 190+ countries. The scholarship is funded by Roche UK to support professionals driving sustainable healthcare innovation. Recipients join 2,200+ delegates and a global ambassador network of 20,000+ members, with all core attendance costs covered.
Benefits & funding
- Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2026 (November 3–6, Cape Town)
- Private-room hotel accommodation in Cape Town, 2–6 November 2026
- Economy-class return flights, booked by the scholar and reimbursed
- All meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Airport-to-hotel transport via public transit
- Entry to the One Young World global ambassador network
- Note: application review is conducted independently of the Roche portfolio
Eligibility
- Aged 18–35 at the time of the summit
- Based in the United Kingdom
- Hold a position in the NHS, or in an organisation working in partnership with the NHS
- Understanding of a local or global healthcare issue and a track record of impactful solutions
- Commitment to sustainable healthcare innovation — for example health equity, better treatment or diagnosis, or reducing healthcare emissions
- Open to all nationalities
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Age requirement
18–35 yrs
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Application process
- 1Review the scholarship page and draft your answers before opening the form.
- 2Complete the online application at apply.oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/form/roche-2026.
- 3Evidence your healthcare impact with specific, measurable examples.
- 4Submit before the deadline — the 2026 cycle opened 16 March and closed 6 May.
Program timeline
Applications open
Mar 16, 2026
Application deadline
May 6, 2026
Summit opens (Cape Town)
Nov 3, 2026
Summit concludes
Nov 6, 2026