IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship for Entrepreneurs Worldwide 2023

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We go further, and have a common strategic direction for the full IKEA ecosystem to be affordable, sustainable and accessible. It’s a vision and strategy that we try to live up to in many ways, one of them by using our experience to create long-lasting, positive change for those who need it most.

IKEA Social Entrepreneurship looks to create greater opportunities for people who are vulnerable and marginalised, working with and supporting over 160 social entrepreneurs who are creating a more equal, sustainable and inclusive society.

By supporting, collaborating and doing business with social entrepreneurs, we can play a part in transforming communities into places that are full of opportunities for many generations to come.

We at IKEA Social Entrepreneurship are excited to be collaborating with One Young World to offer scholarships to inspiring young social entrepreneurs to attend this year’s One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, UK.

This scholarship is intended for social entrepreneurs working towards a sustainable future where everyone is seen and heard – challenging the root causes of poverty, exclusion, and inequality.

About One Young World

At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world�s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Tr... read more

One Young World IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of One Young World IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship

• Access to the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, UK.
• Hotel accommodation in Belfast between 2 - 5 (inclusive) October 2023.
• The cost of travel to and from Belfast (flights in economy).
• Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.

Requirements for One Young World IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Be aged between 18 – 30.
• Be the founder or co-founder of a social business/enterprise.
• Operate in Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland or Romania.
• Be able to communicate and engage in English.
• Be actively engaged in the fields of circularity, job inclusion and renewable materials, as an entrepreneur or in a similar role.
• Demonstrate commitment to creating a positive impact through (social) entrepreneurship in their communities.
• Demonstrate proven leadership ability (role models) in their communities.
• Demonstrate a concern for local and/or global issues.
• Nationals of all countries can apply for this scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit One Young World website