funding: Fully-funded trip to Cape Town for One Young World Summit 2026
location: Cape Town, South Africa
source-url: https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/the-brandtech-group-ai-for-good-scholarship-to-attend-2026/
apply-url: https://trypencil.com/
The Brandtech Group AI For Good scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for young African leaders to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town. The scholarship aims to promote the responsible use of AI and identify 5 incredible leaders. The summit will explore how AI can power opportunities for the next generation.
Overview
The Brandtech Group AI For Good scholarship is part of the One Young World Summit, which will take place in Cape Town from 3-6 November 2026.
- AI as a tool to promote sustainability and tackle climate change.
- AI to address education access, improve learning systems, and increase productivity.
- AI as a tool to combat misinformation, online hate, social harm and promote social equity.
- AI as a tool to address health access, health inequality and mental well-being.
- AI for Active citizen engagement.
- Access to Pencil AI, the world’s No. 1 generative AI SaaS platform for brands.
- Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
- Join the exceptional Brandtech AI for Good Alumni network.
Eligibility
Candidates must be young leaders aged 18 to 30, nationals and residents of any African countries with demonstrated AI solutions in Africa, and have a demonstrated capacity for leadership and promoting the responsible use of AI.
- Young leaders aged 18 to 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026.
- Nationals and residents of any African countries with demonstrated AI solutions in Africa.
- Demonstrated capacity for leadership and promoting the responsible use of AI.
Benefits
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town.
- Hotel accommodation in Cape Town between 2 and 6 November.
- Return air travel.
- Catering, which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Ground transportation between Summit venues in Cape Town.
- Access to Pencil AI.
- Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
- Join the exceptional Brandtech AI for Good Alumni network.
- Access to the One Young World Action Accelerator and expert-led mentor sessions.
- Access to the One Young World Global Kickstart programme.
How to Apply
To apply for the Brandtech Group AI For Good scholarship, candidates must submit their applications by 2 August 2026.
- Submit application by 2 August 2026.
- Provide required documents and information.
- Demonstrate capacity for leadership and promoting the responsible use of AI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age range for eligible candidates?
Candidates must be young leaders aged 18 to 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026.
What are the key areas of focus for the scholarship?
The scholarship focuses on AI as a tool to promote sustainability, address education access, combat misinformation, address health access, and promote active citizen engagement.
What benefits do selected scholars receive?
Selected scholars receive access to the One Young World Summit 2026, hotel accommodation, return air travel, catering, and more.
How many scholars will be selected?
The scholarship aims to identify and elevate 5 incredible young African leaders.
What is the deadline for applications?
The deadline for applications is 2 August 2026.
What is the purpose of the Brandtech Group AI For Good scholarship?
The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the responsible use of AI and identify young African leaders who can make a positive impact.