Deadline: 1 May 2024
In line with One Young World’s Indigenous Strategy and Kokoro’s mission to champion impactful mental health actors, they’re teaming up to launch the One Young World Kokoro Scholarship.
The scholarship will identify and connect a multi-disciplinary team of young Indigenous leaders in the USA and Canada who are leading effective and innovative mental health solutions in their communities and countries.
Scholars Will Receive
- Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal/Tiohtià:ke, Canada from 18-21 September.
- Delegate access to the One Young World Indigenous Day on 17 September.
- Hotel accommodation in Montréal between 16 and 21 (inclusive) September.
- Catering for the duration of the event.
- Return air travel.
- Permanent membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community.
- Selected scholars will also be invited to join Kokoro’s network of ‘Fellow Activators’. Fellow Activators are a group of diverse voices working at the cutting-edge of mental health, that act as Kokoro ambassadors. Kokoro works to champion and sponsor their Fellow Activators, where possible, at different events throughout the year.
Access to the One Young World Indigenous Day
- The One Young World Indigenous Day will occur on Tuesday, 17 September, in Montréal (Tiohtiá:ke) prior to the core Summit dates. This event will bring together young Indigenous and First Nations leaders worldwide to share their experiences, learn from each other, and engage with other One Young World Delegates. The Indigenous Day will reflect the cultural diversity and traditions of the host nation and provide a platform for Indigenous and First Nations youth to showcase their cultures and traditions.
- One Young World’s Indigenous Day will be open to scholars, delegates and Ambassadors from indigenous communities around the world.
Selection Criteria
Eligible candidates will:
- Be aged 18-30 by the date of the One Young World Summit 2024.
- Be residents of the USA or Canada.
- Identify as members of an Indigenous community.
- Be actively engaged in a leadership role of an initiative/organisation that is designed to benefit the mental health of Indigenous people.
For more information, visit One Young World.
