The DSM-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity for driven, purpose-led young leaders from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to attend the prestigious One Young World Summit. The summit, set to be held in Munich, Germany, will bring together thousands of young change-makers from around the world to discuss pressing global issues, share innovative solutions, and collaborate for a better future.
The scholarship is an initiative of the dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation, a philanthropic entity dedicated to advancing human health, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. In collaboration with One Young World, a global platform that connects the world’s most impactful young leaders, this scholarship program will fully sponsor selected candidates, enabling them to participate in the summit without any financial burden.
The purpose of the scholarship is to support young individuals who are already creating meaningful impact in their communities—especially in areas such as fighting malnutrition, enhancing community resilience, and protecting ecosystems. The selected scholars will not only attend the summit but also gain access to mentorship, visibility, and a strong global network of change-makers. This experience is meant to further empower young leaders to scale their solutions and bring about sustainable, positive change in their local and global environments.
The dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship 2025 is a powerful initiative for ambitious, impact-driven young leaders who are creating solutions for some of the world’s most urgent challenges. It opens doors to a unique and transformative experience—the One Young World Summit in Munich—where scholarship recipients will join thousands of inspiring peers and mentors to network, share ideas, and collaborate across borders and cultures.
Beyond the event, the exposure, connections, and support received through this scholarship can catalyze new partnerships, attract funding, and help scale existing projects. If you are a young entrepreneur or community leader striving to make a difference in nutrition, resilience, or environmental protection, this opportunity is designed for you.
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Requirements/Eligibility
To be considered for the dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. Age:
– Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years old at the time of the One Young World Summit (November 2025).
– Candidates over 30 may still be considered if they demonstrate significant personal impact, leadership capacity, and potential.
2. Geographic Eligibility:
– Applicants must be residents or nationals of one of the following regions:
– Africa
– Asia-Pacific
– Latin America
– Applications from other regions will not be considered.
3. Professional Experience:
– Applicants should ideally have between 3 to 5 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, or social innovation.
– Preference is given to candidates who run or are deeply involved in an enterprise or organization addressing social or environmental issues.
4. Focus Areas:
Candidates must be working on initiatives that address at least one of the following global challenges:
– Fighting malnutrition (e.g., food security, healthy diets, nutritional supplements)
– Strengthening community resilience (e.g., climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, inclusive economies)
– Protecting and restoring ecosystems (e.g., biodiversity, conservation, pollution mitigation)
5. Leadership and Impact:
– Demonstrated leadership in their field, organization, or community.
– Proven ability to drive tangible outcomes or improvements in one or more of the impact areas listed above.
6. Limited Prior Exposure:
– This opportunity is especially geared towards young leaders who have had limited exposure to international platforms, summits, or global opportunities.
– Preference will be given to individuals who have not previously participated in major international events such as One Young World
7. Language Proficiency:
– A strong command of English is necessary, as the summit and all its associated events will be conducted in English.
8. Availability:
– Must be available to travel and participate in the full duration of the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany, from November 3 to November 6, 2025.
Scholarship Coverage
Recipients of the scholarship will receive a comprehensive support package that includes:
– Full delegate access to the One Young World 2025 Summit in Munich
– Hotel accommodation in a shared room during the Summit dates
– Catering, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
– Travel to and from Munich, including economy class airfare
– Summit support materials and merchandise
– Pre-summit engagement and opportunities for further collaboration post-event
This fully funded scholarship ensures that all selected participants can focus entirely on contributing meaningfully to the summit and gaining the most from the experience, without worrying about logistical or financial obstacles.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is May 7, 2025. All applications must be submitted through the One Young World scholarship portal. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to apply well ahead of the deadline to ensure all materials are properly reviewed and to increase chances of selection.
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