Applications are currently being accepted for the One Young World dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About One Young World dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship
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 2026, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 - 6 November.
Benefits of One Young World dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship
Selected scholars will receive:
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Hotel Accommodation in Cape Town, checking in on 31 October and checking out on 8 November.
- Travel to and from Cape Town (flights in economy).
- Catering which includes breakfast at the hotel accommodation and lunch and dinner during the core Summit days.
- Ground transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
- Pre and post-programme in Cape Town and the opportunity to join the dsm-firmenich delegation during the Summit.
One Young World dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship Requirements
Candidates must:
- Be aged 18 - 30*.
- Reside in Africa, Asia-Pacific or Latin America.
- Have 3 - 5 years' experience in business, preferably running their own enterprise.
- Be making a positive impact in one of the three scholarship focus areas (Fighting Malnutrition; Strengthening community resilience; Protecting and restoring ecosystems).
*Most delegates who participate in the One Young World Summit are between 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider candidates who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
23 March, 2026
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