Empowering tomorrow’s changemakers through access and opportunity
The Story
The ISLD Impact Scholarships were designed to eliminate barriers and ensure that talent, passion, and leadership potential—not finances—determine access.
We believe in investing in youth leaders who are shaping a better world. Whether you’re a rising changemaker or a proven trailblazer, this scholarship could be your launchpad.
The Impact
Global Inclusivity
Delegates from any country, background, or discipline can apply.
Merit Based Innovation
A quiz-to-score system ensures transparency and fairness.
Value Driven
Waivers cover participation — because leadership deserves a stage, not a bill.
Application & Scholarship Process
Submit your application and pay the application/commitment fee.
• If you do not qualify for a scholarship, your application fee is fully refunded.
After submitting the quiz, you’ll receive a copy of your responses and your score.
You’ll have 48 hours to accept the offer, then 72 hours more to confirm your seat by paying the remaining balance.
We’ll email you the Leadership Assessment Quiz. Please complete it within 2 days of receiving the email.
Our team reviews your full application and assessment results. If selected, you’ll receive your scholarship offer by email.
Once payment is received, we will issue your official invitation letter within 7 business days.
Application & Scholarship Process
Submit your application and pay the application/commitment fee.
• If you do not qualify for a scholarship, your application fee is fully refunded.
Submit your application and pay the application/commitment fee.
• If you do not qualify for a scholarship, your application fee is fully refunded.
After submitting the quiz, you’ll receive a copy of your responses and your score.
Our team reviews your full application and assessment results. If selected, you’ll receive your scholarship offer by email.
You’ll have 48 hours to accept the offer, then 72 hours more to confirm your seat by paying the remaining balance.
Once payment is received, we will issue your official invitation letter within 7 business days.
Scholarship Score table
| Category | Score | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
|
Leadership Excellence Award |
80 – 100 |
Eligible for 100% fee waiver |
|
High Impact Scholar |
61-79 |
60% |
|
Emerging Scholar |
50-60 |
50% |
|
Developing Scholar |
40-49 |
40% |
|
Leadership Potential Award |
35-39 |
15% |
|
Scores below 35 does not qualify for scholarship. |
0 – 35 |
0% |
Meet Our Past Scholars
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone with a passion for leadership, global impact, and personal growth is welcome to apply—regardless of age, nationality, or background. We especially encourage applications from young changemakers, emerging professionals, and students with demonstrated potential.
The scholarship provides a full or partial fee waiver for ISLD programs.
It does NOT cover airfare and visa fees.
Absolutely! If you’re not selected for an impact scholar, you can still register yourself as a self-funded delegate.
The application fee is refundable if you DO NOT QUALIFY for a scholarship. Regardless of the fact if you accept/reject the offer, if an offer was made to you, the fee is not refundable.
Once you accept the scholarship offer, based on your scholarship percentage, a coupon code will be sent to you which you can use to obtain the percentage of scholarship on any of our self-funded packages.
Please note, you cannot use your scholarship coupon on the Access Pass.
No, an access pass is not eligible for a scholarship. You can use your scholarship on non-accommodation and/or accommodation packages only.
Refunds are issued as credit vouchers. If your scholarship was granted for a specific event, it can’t be moved to any other event. Only participants who paid using their scholarship are eligible for a credit voucher.
To apply for one, please review our Terms & Conditions.