Deadline: 5-Jun-22
Applications are open for the Movistar – 42 Madrid Digital Inclusion Scholarship 2022.
At Telefónica Hispanoamérica they aim to promote universal access to the advantages offered by digital services, which is why they approach digital inclusion from a cross-cutting vision that includes the pillars of Accessibility and Affordability, as well as Digital Skills, Connectivity and Innovation in Digital Content and Services. For this reason, in the Company and through the Digital Pact, they advocate that technology and digitalization are the best allies to rebuild the best for the societies and economies. They promote a fair and sustainable digital transition, which is only possible with the efforts of society.
Telefónica will continue this partnership with One Young World to support young leaders in the field of technology, innovation, digital skills, inclusion and education at rural areas of Latin American countries. They are also pleased to announce that “42 Madrid” from Fundación Telefónica will join the digital inclusion scholarship this year.
The selected young leaders will have the opportunity to participate in this year’s 2022 Summit which will take place between the 5th and 8th of September in-person in Manchester, United Kingdom.
What does the scholarship provide?
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2022 in Manchester
- Lifetime membership to the OYW community
- Hotel accommodation on a private room between 5th – 8th (inclusive) September 2022 for the Summit
- One night of hotel accommodation (if required) for the visa application process
- The cost of travel to and from Manchester (flights in economy)
- Domestic travel costs to the airport to take the international flight (flight in economy)
- Travel to the visa application process (if required)
- Visa costs, if applicable (including visa costs and required travel for visa appointment)
- Catering which includes breakfast at the hotel accommodation and, lunch and dinner at the Summit
- 7 days of daily expenses (£15 per day)
- Travel Insurance between 3rd – 9th September 2022
- 42 Madrid Experience (pre-Summit day meet-up in Madrid)
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 18 – 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2022 which will take place from 5-8 September 2022.
- Eligible Nationalities: Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, and Venezuela.
- Lead an initiative focused on bridging the digital divide in rural areas of Latin American
- Lead an initiative with a special focus on innovation.
- Evidenced impact of the initiative.
- Demonstrated capacity for leadership.
- Commitment and potential benefit to the communities or territories where he/she belongs.
- Willingness to be fully engaged with Movistar Delegates.
- Motivation to participate in One Young World.
For more information, visit https://www.oneyoungworld.com/movistar-42-madrid-digital-inclusion-scholarship-2022