HOLCIM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE YOUNG WORLD
Holcim Building Tomorrow Scholarship
full · bachelors, masters
- 5 awardsScholars selected
- ~EUR 6,000 (est.)Estimated value per delegate package
- Ages 18-30Eligibility age range
- 4-day summitOne Young World Summit, Munich
- All countriesOpen nationalities
- GermanyWhere the summit is held
At a glance
full
Funding
€8k
Max amount
May 27, 2027
Deadline
Open to applicants from all countries
Country
Holcim, in partnership with One Young World
Provider
The Holcim Building Tomorrow Scholarship is a fully funded delegate scholarship, run by Holcim in partnership with One Young World, that sends 5 young leaders to the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany. It is an event-attendance scholarship rather than a university tuition award: it covers the cost of attending the summit, where delegates engage with policymakers, industry experts and changemakers from around the world. The scholarship targets people aged 18 to 30 who are using artificial intelligence to address environmental and societal challenges in urban development, across three focus areas: AI for sustainable construction, AI for urban resilience and the responsible deployment of AI. Selected scholars receive full summit access, hotel accommodation for 4 nights, round-trip economy-class flights to Munich, all meals during the conference, ground transport between accommodation and the venue, and participation in a pre-programme. The summit programme runs over 4 days. Applications are open to candidates from all countries. Exact dates, the number of awards and what each covers are confirmed each cycle, so check the current-cycle figures and the application deadline on the official One Young World scholarships page before you apply.
What's covered
- Summit access — Full access to the One Young World Summit in Munich, including all sessions and networking programmes, with an estimated total package value of around EUR 6,000 (est.) per delegate.
- Accommodation — Hotel accommodation for the duration of the summit (around 4 nights), arranged by the organisers.
- Travel — Round-trip economy-class travel to Munich from the scholar's home country.
- Meals — All meals covered during the conference days.
- Local transport — Ground transport between the accommodation and the summit venue.
- Pre-programme — Participation in a pre-programme in Munich ahead of the main summit.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the official One Young World scholarships portal for the Holcim Building Tomorrow Scholarship.
- Confirm eligibility — Check that you are aged 18 to 30 and working actively on AI for sustainable construction, urban resilience or responsible AI deployment.
- Prepare your application — Gather evidence of your work and impact, and prepare answers to the application questions about your projects and goals.
- Complete the online form — Fill in the Holcim Building Tomorrow Scholarship application on the One Young World scholarships portal, describing your impact in the focus areas.
- Submit before the deadline — Submit your completed application before the closing date stated on the portal.
- Respond to follow-up or interview — Respond to any follow-up questions or interview invitation from the selection panel before final decisions are made.
Eligibility
AgeApplicants must be 18 to 30 years old.
Focus areasWork in AI for sustainable construction, urban resilience and/or responsible AI deployment.
Active impactApplicants must be making a tangible, positive impact in these areas, not just studying them.
BackgroundOpen to engineers, data scientists, architects, policy makers, social entrepreneurs and others working at this intersection.
This is a delegate scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit, not a university tuition award. Selection is based on demonstrated real-world impact rather than academic transcripts alone.
Eligible countries
Open to applicants from all countries
Deadlines
2026 One Young World Summit cohort~27 May 2026 (est.)
Selection
Candidates are assessed on the demonstrated, tangible impact of their work in AI for sustainable construction, urban resilience or responsible AI deployment, the relevance of their projects to the scholarship's focus areas, and their potential to contribute to global conversations on sustainability and technology. A panel selects 5 scholars, who may be asked follow-up questions or interviewed before final confirmation.
Verified sources
- Scholarships - One Young Worldoneyoungworld.comofficial
About the provider
Holcim is a global building-materials and solutions company focused on sustainable construction. The Building Tomorrow Scholarship is delivered in partnership with One Young World, a non-profit that runs an annual global summit gathering young leaders to address pressing societal and environmental challenges.
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.
Who can apply for the Holcim Building Tomorrow Scholarship?
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Young leaders aged 18 to 30 from all countries who are doing active work at the intersection of AI and sustainable construction, urban resilience or responsible AI deployment.
Is this a university tuition scholarship?
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No. It is a delegate scholarship that funds attendance at the One Young World Summit in Munich, not university tuition.
How many scholars are selected?
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5 scholars are selected for the cohort.
What does the scholarship cover?
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Full summit access, hotel accommodation, round-trip economy flights to Munich, all meals during the conference, ground transport and a pre-programme - an estimated package worth around EUR 6,000 (est.).
Where is the summit held?
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At the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany.
What are the focus areas?
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AI for sustainable construction, AI for urban resilience and the responsible deployment of AI in urban development.
What is the age limit?
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Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
Which nationalities can apply?
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The scholarship is open to applicants from all countries.
Do I need to be a student to apply?
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No. Selection is based on demonstrated real-world impact; engineers, data scientists, architects, policy makers and social entrepreneurs are all welcome.
How do I apply?
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Through the official One Young World scholarships portal, completing the Holcim Building Tomorrow Scholarship application and describing your impact in the focus areas.
Will there be an interview?
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Possibly. Shortlisted candidates may be asked follow-up questions or invited to an interview before final selection.
What is the application deadline?
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Around 27 May 2026 (est.), with the summit in around November 2026. Confirm the exact dates on the official One Young World scholarships page.