The dsm-firmenich Foundation is proud to offer five impactful young leaders the opportunity to participate in the One Young World Summit 2025, which takes place in Munich, Germany, from 3 to 6 November.
🗓️ When is the Application Deadline:
7 May 2025
🏆 Tell Me About The Award:
The dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship 2025 offers five outstanding young leaders the chance to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany (3–6 November 2025). This fully funded scholarship empowers changemakers working to fight malnutrition, strengthen community resilience, or restore ecosystems.
🎓 Which Fields are Eligible?
Applicants must be making a positive impact in at least one of the following focus areas:
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- Fighting malnutrition
- Strengthening community resilience
- Protecting and restoring ecosystems
📌 Type:
Fully Funded Leadership and Conference Scholarship
👤 Who can Apply?
- Aged 18–30 (older applicants may be considered based on impact)
- Residing in Africa, Asia-Pacific, or Latin America
- Have 3–5 years of experience in business or entrepreneurship (preferably their own enterprise)
- Have had limited international/national exposure
- Making a positive impact in one of the eligible focus areas
✅ How are Applicants Selected?
Applicants will be shortlisted based on:
- Their demonstrated impact in the listed areas
- Their experience in leadership or entrepreneurship
- Their potential for future contribution and commitment to change
- Their need for exposure and opportunities at the international level
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
Countries within the following regions:
- Africa
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
📍 Where will the Award be Taken?
Munich, Germany during the One Young World Summit 2025 (3 – 6 November 2025)
🎖️ How Many Awards?
Five (5) scholarships will be awarded
🎁 What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full access to the One Young World Summit 2025
- Hotel accommodation (31 October to 8 November 2025)
- Economy-class flights to and from Munich
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Ground transport between hotel and venue
- Pre-summit programme in Munich
- Networking with global leaders and the dsm-firmenich delegation
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
Covers the duration of the summit and pre-programme:
- 31 October – 8 November 2025
📝 How to Apply:
Apply via the official One Young World page:
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