Are you a passionate young leader working to advance gender equity, mental health, and human rights in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East? The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2025, in collaboration with the Hauwa Ojeifo Global Impact Fund for Women & Girls and One Young World, is now open for applications!
This fully funded scholarship offers access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany, as well as post-summit support to help changemakers scale their initiatives. It is designed for individuals making a tangible impact in areas such as sexual and reproductive health, mental health, disability inclusion, gender-based violence, and more.
About the Scholarship
Despite progress, gender equality and mental health equity remain far from achieved. The UN reports it may take up to 300 years to end child marriage, and millions of women and girls lack access to basic health and human rights. This scholarship seeks to bridge that gap by investing in grassroots leaders championing systemic change in their communities.
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship uplifts bold, courageous voices creating solutions for women, girls, and marginalized communities—especially in underrepresented regions.
Who Is Hauwa Ojeifo?
Hauwa Ojeifo is a Nigerian mental health advocate and One Young World Ambassador who turned her personal experience with bipolar disorder and PTSD into a national movement.
She is the founder of She Writes Woman, a leading mental health and psychosocial advocacy platform in Nigeria. Her achievements include:
- Launching a 24/7 mental health helpline staffed by trained counselors
- Building a community of 2,000+ mental health advocates
- Hosting workshops on human rights and strategic mental health advocacy
In 2024, Hauwa was named one of 12 global leaders awarded funding by Melinda French Gates for her work advancing women’s health.
What the Scholarship Covers
Selected scholars will receive:
- Full sponsorship to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany (3–6 November 2025)
- Lifetime access to the One Young World Ambassador Community
- Participation in the Action Accelerator Programme with expert mentorship
- Eligibility for up to $25,000 USD in grant funding for high-impact projects
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be aged 18 to 30 at the time of the Summit*
(Applicants over 30 may be considered if they show exceptional impact. Under 18s are ineligible.) - Lead or play a key role in a project impacting one or more of the following:
- Mental health and neurodivergence
- Sexual and domestic violence
- Disability rights and older persons’ advocacy
- Maternal and child health
- Sexual and reproductive rights
- Non-communicable diseases
- Girl-child rights (e.g., FGM, early marriage, teen pregnancy)
- Mental health and neurodivergence
- Live and work in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East
- Demonstrate a disability-inclusive and psychosocial support approach in their work
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 29 June 2025
- Summit Dates: 3–6 November 2025
- Location: Munich, Germany
Why This Scholarship Matters
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship is more than just an opportunity to attend an international event—it’s a launchpad for grassroots changemakers to amplify their work, gain global exposure, and access tools for sustainable impact.
It recognizes the power of lived experience and supports those challenging stigma, promoting mental health rights, and designing solutions for gender equality and inclusion.
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