Deadline: 16-Mar-23

The One Young World has announced a 2023 Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship, supported by Bristol Myers Squibb to identify and empower young leaders who are improving medical outcomes for vulnerable communities and transforming lives through science.

Bristol Myers Squibb scholars are social entrepreneurs, activists, health professionals and more who are paving the way for a world with a more inclusive and innovative healthcare sector and a shared mindset to serve patients.

As part of their commitment to continuing their strong leadership and legacy in pioneering life-saving medicines for people around the world, Bristol Myers Squibb will support 5 young leaders who are improving the health outcomes of communities disproportionately affected by serious diseases and health problems to attend the 2023 One Young World Summit through the Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship.

Benefits

• Bristol Myers Squibb Scholars will receive:
  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, United Kingdom which takes place from 2 – 5 October.
  • Hotel accommodation between 1 – 6 October.
  • The cost of travel to and from Belfast.
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • If required, transport between Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.

Criteria

• Aged 18 – 30.
• Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership.
• Understanding of key local and/or global issues.
• Applicants must demonstrate positive impact in providing access to healthcare and supporting vulnerable communities.
• Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. They are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.

• Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. They are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.
• One Young World will prioritise applicants from countries that are typically underrepresented at the One Young World Summit.

For more information, visit Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship.