Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship for OYW Summit 2023

Applications are now open for the Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship for the One Young World Summit 2023 in the UK. The annual summit gathers outstanding young individuals from all over the world, who are committed to driving social progress forward. With participants from over 190 countries, the event is attended by distinguished political and humanitarian leaders, including Justin Trudeau and Meghan Markle, as well as other global figures. This scholarship provides full funding and seeks to recognize and empower young leaders who are dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable communities and bringing about positive change.

Founded in 2009 by David Jones and Kate Robertson, One Young World is a UK-based foundation that brings together exceptional young leaders from around the world, providing them with the tools and opportunities to effect positive change. The upcoming One Young World Summit will enable young professionals from global and national companies, NGOs, universities, and other innovative organizations to participate as One Young World counselors, leveraging the power of the platform to support new and existing initiatives. Over four days, delegates will engage in transformative activities such as speeches, panels, networking, and workshops. All delegates have the chance to apply for keynote speeches and share the stage with world leaders and global media. After the Summit, many of these leaders return to their companies, bringing their new knowledge and energy to drive change from within. Upon completing the Summit, every attendee becomes a One Young World Ambassador and gains lifelong membership to an unparalleled global community.

Bristol Myers Squibb is offering a scholarship opportunity for five young leaders who are dedicated to enhancing the health outcomes of communities impacted by severe diseases and health challenges to attend the 2023 One Young World Conference. International candidates in the field of health and medicine are invited to apply for this opportunity. The Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship in the UK is aligned with the company's commitment to cultivating strong leadership and promoting its legacy of life-saving medicines worldwide. Through this scholarship, Bristol Myers Squibb aims to recognize and empower young leaders who are utilizing research to improve medical outcomes for underserved populations. Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients overcome serious diseases. They firmly believe that prescription medicines play a crucial role in human healthcare and remain dedicated to supporting patients in overcoming serious illnesses.

The annual One Young World Summit provides students with a unique opportunity to explore key leadership concepts and their practical applications for everyday life. The Summit focuses on personal development, team leadership, and community leadership, with tailored activities that address local issues affecting participants, such as mental health, body image, self-esteem, and breaking through barriers. Candidates are encouraged to develop intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to become effective leaders in the future. Additionally, workshops will offer practical skills, techniques, ideas, and processes that delegates can implement in their own projects and initiatives for positive change. The One Young World 2023 Belfast Summit will be held at various iconic venues throughout the UK and digitally on the Summit platform. The Summit will take place in Belfast, United Kingdom from 2-5 October 2023, making it an event not to be missed. To take advantage of this unique opportunity, interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship before the deadline.

Scholarship details:

  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Financial coverage: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: March 16, 2023

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidates from all countries are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates should be aged between 18 to 30.
  • Demonstrated leadership capacity.
  • Candidates must have an understanding of key local or global issues.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a positive impact in providing access to healthcare and supporting vulnerable communities.

Scholarship Benefits:

  • Access to attend the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, United Kingdom, from 2 – 5 October.
  • Hotel accommodation provided by the host organization between 1 – 6 October.
  • The scholarship covers the cost of travel to and from Belfast for the One Young World Summit.
  • Catering includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Transport provided by Bristol Myers Squibb between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.

Application Process:

  • Access the online application process by clicking on the application link button provided.
  • Fill in all the required fields of the application form.
  • Provide complete and accurate details in the application form.
  • Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
  • Submit the completed application before the deadline.
  • The deadline for the Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship application is 16 March 2023.