Deadline: March 23, 2026.

At dsm-firmenich, they believe that with capability comes responsibility. By focusing on societal impact and tackling challenges at their core, they bring progress to life, creating sustainable solutions for a better future. This commitment to lasting impact is at the heart of our purpose. They’re helping to realize progress for people everywhere – from their colleagues to their wider value chain and to the societies and people they reach through their solutions. And they don’t want to stop there. 

That’s why they 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 2026, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 – 6 November.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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).

BENEFITS

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. 

Find more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE