Zurich - Global Young Leaders Scholarship 2021

About the Scholarship

At Zurich Insurance, we aspire to become one of the most sustainable companies in the world. We strive to create positive and sustainable change as an insurer, an investor and as an employer. Through our Z Zurich Foundation, we also look to empower vulnerable people within our communities to better protect themselves from risk, and to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. NEXT is a grassroots movement within Zurich Insurance that advocates for the voices of the next generation of leaders to be heard by promoting intergenerational dialogue, partnering with other corporations and finding ways to do good while doing well. NEXT is made up of intrapreneurs from across the Zurich Group, who attend the One Young World Summit alongside external scholars. We focus on innovating in three areas: Mitigating the impacts of climate change, tackling the world's increasing physical and mental health challenges, and striving to increase both social and financial inclusion. Our aim is to transform the lives of 1m people by 2024, and positively impact the lives of 10m more. As a longstanding partner of Global Young Leaders, we’re proud to support the Zurich Global Young Leaders Scholarship 2021 which will enable 12 outstanding young leaders to attend the Global Young Leaders Summit in Munich, Germany on 11 – 14 October 2021.This is your chance to become one of these scholars!

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?

Access to the Global Young Leaders Summit 2021 in Munich;Hotel accommodation in a shared room between 10 and 15 (inclusive) October, 2021.
The cost of travel to and from Munich (economy class), the carbon emissions of which will be doubly offset by the Z Zurich. Foundation through an accredited scheme in Myanmar.
Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner (provided by the hotel and during the Summit).
Ground transportation between Summit venues.

Access to additional programming offered by Zurich;Participation in Zurich-led sessions in the lead-up to, during, and after the Summit.
A Zurich buddy from NEXT.
A personal development workshop held at Zurich Insurance's headquarters in Switzerland. All costs relating to these sessions are covered by Zurich.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to receive this scholarship you must be:
National for all countries aged 18 - 30* by the date of the Global young Leaders Summit 2021.

Assessment Criteria

Global Young Leaders will assess candidates based on their:
Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change.
Demonstrated capacity for leadership
Understanding of key local and/or global issues.
Track record of generating impactful and innovative solutions to address education and skills challenges.

Application Timeline

Submit an online application via the link below before May 2021.
A shortlist of candidates will be contacted in June 2021.

.*Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The Global Young Leaders team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.