Deadline: 1 May 2024
BMW Group seeks to engage and connect upcoming leaders advocating for accelerated climate policy with the backing of broad democratic support.
The Engage Billions Scholarship will support young policy leaders from around the world to join the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal as part of BMW Group’s global delegation. In addition, scholars will have access to a unique “Welcome! New Parliament” bringing together young business, policy making and NGO leaders in Brussels, the European capital of policy making.
Scholarship Benefits
- Participation in the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal as a BMW Group delegate.
- Hotel accommodation in Montréal between 17 – 21 September (inclusive) 2024.
- The cost of travel to and from Montréal (flights in economy)
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
- The cost of travel to and from Brussels.
- Hotel accommodation in Brussels Welcome! New Parliament Youth Summit.
- Permanent membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
- Access to BMW professionals in their field on the basis of needs & consultancy.
Who should apply?
- Successful applicants will be young leaders actively involved and making an impact on the role of democracy in climate policy. Selected candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in one of the roles below:
- A policy a climate policy making/advisory role in a supra-national or national government/civil service.
- A policy and advocacy role in a national or international NGO or think tank focussed on climate.
- A leadership role within a youth/student led organisation which advocates for progressive climate policy and increased democratic participation.
- A leadership role within a community led organisation which advocates for progressive climate policy and increased democratic participation.
- In addition, candidates must be:
- Aged 18 – 30 by May 2024.
- Available to participate in the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal from 17 – 21 September.
- Available to participate in the Welcome! New Parliament Youth Summit in Brussels in June/July 2024.
For more information, visit One Young World.
