About the opportunity
The Spirit of Togetherness Award 2026, presented by Pernod Ricard, recognizes five outstanding young leaders who are fostering conviviality—the act of bringing people together to share meaningful moments and build authentic connections. The award targets changemakers who create inclusive social environments, bridge diverse groups (such as different generations, cultures, or abilities), and use local traditions, heritage, food, and drink to strengthen social cohesion and enrich cultural life.
Funding and benefits
- €8,000 grant to support and scale the recipient's initiative
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa
- Hotel accommodation in Cape Town from November 2 to 6, 2026 (inclusive)
- Economy class flights to and from Cape Town
- Catering (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the Summit
- Ground transportation via public transport during the Summit
- Access to a global network of Conviviality Ambassadors
- Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and amplify impact on an international stage
Who can apply?
- Aged between 18 and 35 years old
- Must be at least the minimum drinking age in their country of residence
- Open to nationals of all countries
- Must lead an initiative that facilitates joyful shared connection, creates inclusive social environments for diverse groups, or crafts cultural togetherness centered on local traditions, heritage, food, and drink
- Must demonstrate measurable community engagement and impact
- Must demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity
- Must lead an initiative that is scalable and replicable
When to apply
- Application deadline: 20 July 2026
How to apply
- Apply via the official application form at https://apply.oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/form/spirit-of-togetherness-award-202
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Aged between 18 and 35 and leading an initiative that facilitates joyful shared connection.
- Able to demonstrate measurable community engagement and impact.
- Committed to inclusivity and bridging diverse groups through local traditions or heritage.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be at least the minimum drinking age in their country of residence.
- The initiative must be scalable and replicable to be considered for the award.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This award is a powerful way to scale a social initiative through an €8,000 grant and gain international visibility at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town.
Our take
Perfect for young changemakers aged 18-35 who lead scalable initiatives that foster human connection and social cohesion.
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