Announcement: Applications invited for Professor Muhammad Yunus Scholarship to Participate in One Young world 2018, The Hague, Netherland
27 Feb, 2018  
Fig: Announcement: Applications invited for Professor Muhammad Yunus Scholarship to Participate in One Young world 2018, The Hague, Netherland

One Young World summit is a much anticipated-event which brings the brightest young leaders together from all over the globe and empowers them to make lasting connections to create positive changes. It was founded by David Jones and Kate Robertson in the year 2009.  This organization stage an annual summit where young talents all over the world and national companies, NGOs, universities and other forward-thinking organizations are joined by world leaders, acting as the One Young World Counselors.

We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for candidates to participate in One Young World Summit 2018 will be held in The Hague, Netherlands from the 17 to 20 October. Selected candidates will accompany Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus as a member of the delegation team.

10 best delegates will be sent from Bangladesh to attend the summit. The procedures of selecting the 10 best delegates are conducted in 3 stages in Yunus Centre.

We now invite applications with CVs of candidates who would fulfill the following criteria.
-Young professionals
- Leadership abilities.
- Concern and understanding for local or global issues.
- Commitment to effecting positive change.
- Involvement with the community or have some initiatives to social entrepreneurship.
- Good presence.
- Outspoken person
-Good command over English
-Age18 – 30

* Special priority would be given to children of Grameen Bank borrowers during the selection process and we also encourage those candidates who are from underprivileged backgrounds.

* We also welcome candidates from Grameen Sister Companies.

Send your application with CV by 19 April, 2018 to Urmee Hossain at urmee@yunuscentre.org
Selected candidates would need to take part in a written test and interview for final selection to be a OYW delegate who will get opportunity to attend the summit with Professor Muhammad Yunus.

To find out more about how to participate please visit http://www.muhammadyunus.org/

To find out more about One Young World please visit https://www.oneyoungworld.com/

 

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