2025 INCERT One Young World Scholarship for Cybersecurity Leaders

In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity has become the invisible foundation upon which our digital society depends. From protecting citizens' most sensitive personal data to securing the critical infrastructure that powers entire nations, robust cybersecurity measures are no longer optional—they are essential for maintaining trust, stability, and progress in the digital age. As cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, the need for innovative solutions and skilled professionals to defend against sophisticated attacks has never been more urgent.

Established in 2012 by the State of Luxembourg, INCERT G.I.E. is a public agency operating under the authority of the Ministry of the Economy of Luxembourg. Over the past decade, INCERT has become one of Luxembourg’s leading cybersecurity organizations, providing trusted expertise across the European Union and internationally.

Their work has supported some of the most critical national and cross-border projects, including electronic passport and ID card systems, digital wallet infrastructures, health process digitalization, and tobacco product traceability. Today, their portfolio spans digital identity solutions for individuals and objects, advanced cryptographic systems such as public key infrastructure and key management, pseudonymization technologies, darknet monitoring, and intelligence-driven cybersecurity services.

The scholarship will support emerging cybersecurity leaders who are making an impact in one or more of the following areas:

• Developing innovative approaches to digital identity and privacy protection, including secure authentication systems, identity verification technologies, or privacy-preserving solutions.
• Advancing cryptographic research and applications, such as post-quantum cryptography, secure key management, or novel encryption methods for emerging technologies.
• Strengthening cybersecurity resilience through threat detection, incident response, security awareness initiatives, or vulnerability research.
• Promoting cybersecurity education and digital literacy to bridge the skills and GENDER gap and build more secure digital communities.
• Advocating for ethical, inclusive, and ESG-aligned cybersecurity policies that protect vulnerable populations while enabling digital innovation.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 8, 2025
• Study LevelEntrepreneurs
• SponsorOne Young World

Benefits

• Access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany.
• Hotel accommodation in Munich between 2 – 6 November 2025 (inclusive).
• The cost of travel to and from Munich.
• Catering (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.

Requirements

• Aged 18 – 30*.
• Nationals of an EU member state are eligible to apply.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in cybersecurity.
• Track record of impactful and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated awareness of the intersection between ESG and cybersecurity.

* Most delegates are between 18 and 30. Applications from those over 30 may be considered if they can demonstrate significant personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. Applications from those under 18 at the time of the Summit cannot be accepted.

Application Deadline

October 8, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to One Young World on www.oneyoungworld.com to apply

Applicants from across the European Union are invited to submit an essay (max. 1,000 words) in response to the following question:

“Why do you wish to join this program, and how do you see the intersection of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles with cybersecurity shaping a safer and more sustainable digital world?”

Essays should demonstrate both personal motivation and a vision for how cybersecurity can advance ESG goals, whether through protecting vulnerable populations, enabling sustainable innovation, or fostering trust in digital systems.

For more details, visit One Young World Scholarship webpage