One Young World Journalist of the Year Award 2026 (Fully-funded to Munich, Germany)

Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are open for the One Young World Journalist of the Year Award 2026. The One Young World Journalist of the Year Award was created in 2026 to identify and promote five of the world’s most impactful journalists changing how stories are reported and having a positive global impact.

In an age of mass information and misinformation, the role of journalists is more important than ever. Our societies rely on the core values of journalism – truthfulness and objectivity – to stay informed and shape opinions. One Young World believes that the next generation of young journalists are paramount to creating powerful and meaningful change, providing the essential means to ensure freedom of speech and defence of rights are justly upheld in all regions worldwide.

The award will be presented to three winners at the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany, which takes place from 3-6 November 2026.

Eligibility

• Open to impactful journalists changing how stories are reported and having a positive global impact.
• Applicants may be from anywhere in the world.

Selection Criteria

• The award winners will be chosen by an international panel of judges with first-hand experience in journalism. Their decisions will be based on the work the young journalists have carried out in their countries and communities and its benefits and impact on young people.

Application

For more information, visit Journalist of the Year Award.