Pernod Ricard Scholarship 2026 to Attend One Young World Summit in South Africa | Fully Funded

Applications are now open for the prestigious Pernod Ricard Scholarship 2026 to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The fully funded scholarship will support 10 outstanding young leaders working to create safer, more inclusive, and responsible social environments while addressing the harmful impacts of excessive alcohol consumption.

The scholarship is organized through a partnership between Pernod Ricard and One Young World, one of the world’s leading global forums for young leaders. Selected scholars will attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town from 3–6 November 2026 as part of Pernod Ricard’s official delegation.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: South Africa
• Summit Location: Cape Town
• Organizer: Pernod Ricard & One Young World
• Programme Type: Fully Funded Scholarship
• Number of Scholarships: 10
• Summit Dates: 3–6 November 2026
• Application Deadline: 14 July 2026

About the Scholarship

The scholarship focuses on promoting positive social spaces, responsible drinking, moderation, social inclusion, and safer community environments. According to the organizers, harmful alcohol consumption contributes to over 3 million deaths globally every year, while social isolation among young people is also rising worldwide.

Through this programme, Pernod Ricard aims to support young leaders and innovators who are actively creating healthier and more inclusive social experiences in their communities.

The initiative is also linked to Pernod Ricard’s “Drink More Water” campaign, which promotes balance, moderation, and mindful social habits.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected scholars will receive:

• Full participation in the One Young World Summit 2026
• Hotel accommodation in Cape Town from 2–6 November 2026
• Round-trip economy airfare
• Daily meals during the summit
• Local transportation between accommodation and summit venue
• Access to mentorship and consultancy from Pernod Ricard professionals
• Networking opportunities with global young leaders and experts

Scholars will additionally participate in collaborative post-summit discussions and mentorship sessions focused on the future of socializing, moderation, and inclusive communities.

Eligible Activities and Focus Areas

The scholarship welcomes applicants working on projects or research related to:

• Responsible drinking and moderation
• Reducing excessive alcohol consumption
• Community safety and social inclusion
• Hospitality sector innovation
• Fighting loneliness and isolation
• Mental and physical safety in social spaces
• Youth behavior and socialization research
• Gen Z trends and social habits
• Education and prevention campaigns

Applicants from hospitality sectors such as bartending, restaurant management, nightlife, event management, and public awareness initiatives are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

• Demonstrate leadership and community impact
• Work on initiatives promoting safer and more inclusive social spaces
• Be actively involved in projects, organizations, or research related to the scholarship themes
• Be of legal drinking age in their country of residence
• Be available to participate in pre- and post-summit sessions

The programme is open to young leaders from around the world.

Post-Summit Participation

Beyond the summit, scholars will join a series of collaborative sessions discussing topics such as:

• Promoting balanced social behavior
• Safe and inclusive hospitality environments
• Responsible celebrations and nightlife
• Fighting social isolation
• Gen Z drinking culture and behavioral change
• Prevention and awareness strategies

The programme includes group sessions before the summit, in-person engagement in Cape Town, and additional virtual sessions after the summit.

Why You Should Apply

The Pernod Ricard Scholarship offers a unique opportunity to attend one of the world’s largest youth leadership summits while contributing to important conversations around responsible social behavior, inclusion, mental well-being, and safer communities.

Participants will gain international exposure, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to a global community of changemakers working on social impact initiatives. (One Young World)

Recent online discussions also show growing global interest in One Young World scholarships because of their strong international networking opportunities and leadership development experiences.