MoveNow Scholarship 2026

Young people across Central and Eastern Europe are entering a rapidly changing financial landscape, where new opportunities come with increasing vulnerabilities. As the region’s financial literacy gap widens, tens of thousands remain at risk. In response to these challenges, the Allianz CE MoveNow Scholarship 2026 aims to strengthen the region’s longterm financial resilience by supporting underserved youth in financial need aged 18–30* who are preparing for future careers in leadership. We are looking for young people who combine academic excellence with curiosity and innovative thinking, and who—through the scholarship and the One Young World community—can articulate a clear vision for contributing to societal progress in the region.

One Young World is a global platform for young leaders, bringing together emerging talents from more than 190 countries each year. Through its annual Summit and ongoing leadership programmes, it connects young people with worldclass insights, international networks, and a diverse community of changemakers. The experience equips participants with the skills, perspectives, and exposure needed to return to their communities and drive meaningful, longterm impact.

Through this initiative, 13 promising young leaders will be selected to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa between 3–6 November, gaining access to worldclass leadership development, global insights, and a powerful international network.

The experience equips participants with the skills, perspectives, and connections needed to return to their communities and drive meaningful change.

We particularly encourage applications from talented individuals whose backgrounds may not yet have provided broad international exposure, but whose ideas, achievements, and ambition position them to make a significant contribution to global dialogue. We are looking for young individuals with thoughtful, well-developed ideas for addressing issues such as financial inclusion, sustainable finance, systemic resilience, and longterm value creation.

Whether their work is rooted in entrepreneurship, research, public policy, technology, or community initiatives, scholars will be selected for their potential and commitment to driving positive change in the region with particular consideration for those who have overcome financial or structural barriers in pursuing their goals.