HOLCIM (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE YOUNG WORLD)
Holcim Building for Peace Scholarship for the One Young World Summit
full · bachelors, masters
- 5young leaders selected to represent Holcim at the Summit
- Fully fundedflights, hotel, meals and transport all covered
- 190+countries represented at the One Young World Summit
- ~£3,000 (est.)approximate value of a fully funded delegate place
- Age 18-30typical age range for young-leader delegates
- All countriesopen to applicants residing anywhere in the world
At a glance
full
Funding
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Max amount
Jun 7, 2027
Deadline
All countries
Country
Holcim (in partnership with One Young World)
Provider
The Holcim Building for Peace Scholarship is a fully funded delegate scholarship that sends 5 young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit on Holcim's behalf. One Young World is a global forum that gathers more than 2,000 delegates from over 190 countries each year, and Holcim funds these 5 places to raise discussion around affordable, durable housing for displaced people. The need is concrete: conflict, persecution, violence and climate disasters have displaced over 100 million people worldwide, many of whom live in temporary settlements for 2 decades or more without safe shelter, clean water or basic hygiene. The scholarship covers everything required to attend the Summit, including return international flights, hotel accommodation for the days around the event, 3 meals a day, ground transport between the hotel and the venue, and access to the pre-Summit programme. It is aimed at people working on sustainable and affordable housing innovation or on support for refugees and vulnerable communities, and is connected to Holcim's Essential Homes Research Project run with the Norman Foster Foundation. Application is by online form. Because the host city, exact Summit dates and the application window change each year, confirm the current cycle details and figures on the official One Young World scholarships page before you apply.
What's covered
- Return international flights — A travel allowance and a return air ticket from the delegate's home country to the Summit host city and back.
- Hotel accommodation — Hotel nights covering the days around the Summit (typically the day before through the day after the event).
- Meals — Three meals a day are provided to delegates for the duration of the Summit.
- Ground transport — Local transport between the Summit accommodation and the venue is arranged for delegates.
- Summit and pre-programme access — Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit plus the pre-Summit programme; the combined package is worth roughly ~£3,000 (est.).
- Global network — Membership of the Holcim and One Young World community of changemakers for ongoing connection after the Summit.
How to apply
Applications are made entirely online through the One Young World scholarships portal during the open window.
- Open the official scholarship page — Go to the One Young World scholarships page and find the Holcim Building for Peace Scholarship listing for the current cycle.
- Start the online form — Click Apply to access the online application form and read the eligibility and theme guidance carefully.
- Complete your answers — Fill in your personal information and answer the set questions about your leadership, your housing or refugee-support work, and your ideas, ensuring everything is accurate.
- Register and submit — Review your responses, then click register/submit to officially enter the scholarship before the deadline.
Eligibility
LeadershipDemonstrated leadership skills and a track record of generating impactful ideas.
Focus areaCommitment to one of two areas: sustainable and affordable housing innovation, or support for vulnerable communities and refugees.
Global outlookA strong understanding of and interest in global issues, addressing significant local or global challenges through their work.
NationalityOpen to applicants residing in any country in the world.
Selection favours candidates with practical, innovative concepts for affordable housing and a clear commitment to refugees and vulnerable communities. Exact age limits and any documentation requirements are confirmed on the official application form each cycle.
Eligible countries
All countries
Deadlines
2026 One Young World Summit~7 June 2026 (est.)
Selection
Holcim and One Young World review applications on the strength of the candidate's leadership, the impact of their work on housing or vulnerable communities, and the originality of their ideas. Five delegates are chosen to represent Holcim at the Summit; shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further information before the final selection is confirmed.
Verified sources
- One Young World Scholarships (official)oneyoungworld.comofficial
- One Young Worldoneyoungworld.comofficial
About the provider
Holcim is a global building-materials and solutions company that partners with One Young World, a UK-based not-for-profit that convenes young leaders from more than 190 countries, to fund delegate places focused on affordable and sustainable housing.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Holcim Building for Peace Scholarship?
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It is a fully funded scholarship that selects 5 young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit on Holcim's behalf, focused on affordable and sustainable housing for displaced people.
How many scholarships are awarded?
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Five young leaders are selected each year to represent Holcim at the Summit.
Is it really fully funded?
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Yes. The scholarship covers return flights, hotel accommodation, three meals a day, local ground transport and access to the Summit and pre-programme.
Who can apply?
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Young leaders from any country who can show leadership and a commitment to affordable housing innovation or to supporting refugees and vulnerable communities.
Do I need a university degree?
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No. There is no academic-degree requirement; selection is based on your leadership, impact and ideas rather than formal study.
What age do I need to be?
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One Young World delegates are typically aged 18 to 30; confirm the exact age range on the official application form for the current cycle.
Which themes does the scholarship focus on?
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Two areas: sustainable and affordable housing innovation, and support for vulnerable communities and refugees.
How do I apply?
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Apply online through the One Young World scholarships page by completing the application form and answering the set questions before the deadline.
Where is the Summit held?
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The One Young World Summit moves to a different host city each year; check the current host city on the official page before applying.
What is the application deadline?
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The deadline falls around early June (~7 June 2026, est.). Always confirm the exact current-cycle date on the official One Young World page.
Is the scholarship linked to any housing project?
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Yes. It is connected to Holcim's Essential Homes Research Project, run with the Norman Foster Foundation, which develops durable, comfortable housing for displaced people.
Where can I confirm the latest details?
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On the official One Young World scholarships page, which lists the current Summit dates, host city, eligibility and the live application form.