2025 One Young World Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship

At dsm-firmenich, we believe that with capability comes responsibility. By focusing on societal impact and tackling challenges at their core, we bring progress to life, creating sustainable solutions for a better future. 

This commitment to lasting impact is at the heart of our purpose. We’re helping to realize progress for people everywhere – from our colleagues to our wider value chain and to the societies and people we reach through our solutions. And we don't want to stop there.

That’s why we have established the dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation, to make a positive difference in the world. The independent dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation is focused on driving sustainable change, empowering communities and supporting the next generation of changemakers. 

The 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 - 6 November.

Through the dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship2025 the Foundation will support young entrepreneurs making a local or global impact in communities around the globe in one of three focus areas:

• Fighting malnutrition.
• Strengthening community resilience. 
• Protecting and restoring ecosystems. 

• Table of Content
• About One Young World
• Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship
• Requirements for Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About One Young World

At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world�s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Tr... continue reading

Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline	07 May 2025
Country to study	Germany
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	One Young World
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship

• Access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany. 
• Hotel accommodation in Munich, checking in on 31 October and checking out on 8 November. 
• Travel to and from Munich (in economy). 
• All meals covered (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on conference days).
• Ground transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
• Pre-programme in Munich and the opportunity to join the dsm-firmenich delegation during the summit.

Requirements for Dsm-Firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship Qualification

• Aged 18 - 30* at the time of the One Young World Summit 2025
• Reside in Africa, Asia-Pacific or Latin America. 
• Have 3 - 5 years’ experience in business,  preferably running their own enterprise. 
• Are making a positive impact in one of the three scholarship focus areas:
  • Fighting malnutrition
  • Strengthening community resilience
  • Protecting and restoring ecosystems
• One Young World will make efforts to shortlist candidates who have had limited opportunities for national/international exposure.

Application Deadline

May 7, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to One Young World on www.oneyoungworld.com to apply

For more details, visit One Young World scholarship webpage