Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship 2025: Empowering Environmental Innovators

Fostering Environmental Leadership for a Sustainable Future

The Audi Environmental Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Environmental Scholarship program, designed to identify and support young leaders who are actively addressing critical environmental challenges. This prestigious scholarship represents a significant opportunity for emerging environmental champions to advance their vision and connect with like-minded changemakers from around the world.

About the Environmental Foundation Scholarship

The Audi Environmental Foundation actively supports research into new technologies and scientific methods for a liveable future. Its stated goal is to make a contribution to environmental protection and to create and promote ways of behaving sustainably.

Established in 2009 by AUDI AG as a 100-percent subsidiary, the Foundation is a cornerstone of the company’s social and environmental commitment. The Foundation focuses particularly on promoting and developing environmentally compatible technologies, measures for environmental education, and protecting the natural necessities of life for humans, animals, and plants.

In today’s world, environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex. Scarce resources, environmental destruction, climate change, and population growth represent just a fraction of the issues influencing society, politics, and business. As sustainability becomes integrated into the worldview of more people, collaborative approaches to environmental problem-solving have never been more crucial.

A Partnership for Environmental Innovation

Recognizing that effective solutions require collaboration, the Audi Environmental Foundation is partnering with One Young World to offer scholarships to seven inspiring young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany. This partnership creates a unique platform for environmental innovators to share ideas, build networks, and amplify their impact.

The Environmental Foundation scholarship seeks candidates who demonstrate exceptional commitment to addressing environmental challenges through innovative approaches. Scholars will join a global community of young leaders dedicated to creating positive change and will gain valuable insights to enhance their environmental initiatives.

Who Should Apply: Environmental Change Agents

This scholarship targets young leaders who are actively driving environmental change by tackling the climate crisis. The Foundation is particularly interested in individuals whose work demonstrates innovation, impact, and a commitment to sustainable solutions.

Examples of relevant environmental work may include:

• – Developing and implementing innovative technologies to combat climate issues, such as reducing pollution or creating sustainable alternatives to environmentally harmful practices
• – Promoting accessible climate education to increase awareness and action across communities
• – Advocating for climate equity and justice, ensuring that environmental policies and practices are fair and inclusive
• – Empowering vulnerable communities and building resilience to the effects of climate change
• – Protecting crucial ecosystems through initiatives that halt land degradation or revitalize marine environments

Comprehensive Benefits for Environmental Scholars

Selected Audi Environmental Foundation Scholars will receive:

• – Full access to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany
• – Exclusive participation in a pre-event hosted by the Audi Environmental Foundation on November 3
• – Complete hotel accommodation in Munich between November 2-6, 2025 (inclusive)
• – Covered travel costs to and from Munich (economy class flights)
• – Full catering including breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the summit
• – Transportation between summit accommodation and venue

This comprehensive package ensures that scholars can fully immerse themselves in the summit experience without financial concerns, allowing them to focus on learning, networking, and developing their environmental initiatives.

The Environmental Summit Experience

The One Young World Summit brings together young leaders from across the globe to debate, formulate, and share innovative solutions for pressing international issues. For environmental advocates, this represents an unparalleled opportunity to connect with experts, potential collaborators, and supporters.

The 2025 Summit in Munich will feature workshops, keynote speeches, and networking sessions specifically focused on environmental sustainability. Audi Environmental Foundation Scholars will have the opportunity to showcase their work, learn from peers and mentors, and develop new strategies for advancing their environmental initiatives.

The exclusive pre-event hosted by the Audi Environmental Foundation will provide scholars with additional opportunities to engage directly with foundation representatives and environmental experts. This focused session will allow for deeper discussions of environmental challenges and potential solutions.

Eligibility Criteria for Environmental Leaders

The Foundation seeks candidates who meet the following criteria:

• – Aged 18-30 at the time of the summit
• – Nationals of any country (the scholarship is open globally)
• – Demonstrated capacity for environmental leadership
• – Clear understanding of key local and/or global environmental issues
• – Proven track record of generating impactful and innovative environmental solutions
• – Evidence of tangible impact in addressing environmental challenges

Successful applicants will show how their work contributes to sustainable development and environmental protection. The selection committee will evaluate applications based on the innovation of approaches, scale of impact, and potential for future growth.

Why Environmental Leadership Matters

In an era of increasing environmental pressures, cultivating the next generation of environmental leaders is essential. The Audi Environmental Foundation recognizes that young innovators often bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas to environmental challenges that have proven difficult to solve through conventional approaches.

Environmental leadership encompasses not only technical innovation but also the ability to inspire communities, influence policy, and change behaviors. By supporting young environmental champions, the Foundation aims to accelerate the transition to more sustainable practices across societies.

The scholarship program reflects the Foundation’s belief that environmental protection requires diverse approaches and voices. From technological solutions to community organizing, from policy advocacy to ecosystem restoration, effective environmental work takes many forms, and the scholarship aims to recognize excellence across this spectrum.

Building an Environmental Legacy

For scholarship recipients, the benefits extend far beyond the summit itself. Scholars become part of an enduring network of environmental changemakers who continue to collaborate and support each other’s work long after the event concludes.

Many past environmental scholars have leveraged their summit experience to scale their initiatives, secure additional funding, and increase their impact. The visibility provided by the scholarship has helped environmental projects reach new audiences and find implementation partners.

The Audi Environmental Foundation views the scholarship as an investment in sustainable solutions that will continue to develop and expand. By nurturing promising environmental leaders today, the Foundation contributes to a more sustainable tomorrow.

The Environmental Challenge: Why Now

The urgency of environmental action has never been greater. Climate scientists warn that this decade is critical for implementing the changes needed to prevent irreversible environmental damage. Young leaders working on environmental solutions are at the forefront of this essential transition.

The environmental challenges we face are systemic and interconnected. Addressing climate change requires not only reducing carbon emissions but also protecting biodiversity, ensuring sustainable resource use, and creating economic systems that value environmental health.

Through the scholarship program, the Audi Environmental Foundation acknowledges both the severity of our environmental challenges and the inspiring responses being developed by young innovators. By supporting these leaders, the Foundation contributes to building the environmental solutions we urgently need.

Application Process and Timeline

The application process for the Environmental Foundation Scholarship is designed to identify candidates with exceptional potential for environmental impact. Applicants will need to demonstrate their achievements, vision, and commitment to environmental protection.

The selection committee will evaluate applications based on innovation, impact, leadership potential, and alignment with the Foundation’s environmental priorities. Candidates who show how their work addresses multiple aspects of environmental sustainability will be particularly competitive.

Finalists may be invited to participate in virtual interviews to discuss their work in greater detail. These conversations will allow the selection committee to better understand each candidate’s approach to environmental challenges and their plans for future impact.

Environmental Vision: Looking Forward

The Audi Environmental Foundation envisions a future where innovative environmental solutions are widely implemented, and sustainable practices are the norm rather than the exception. The scholarship program represents one component of this broader vision, focusing specifically on empowering young environmental leaders.

By bringing together diverse perspectives and approaches to environmental challenges, the Foundation aims to catalyze new collaborations and breakthrough solutions. The 2025 scholarship cohort will join a growing community of environmental innovators supported by the Foundation.

The Foundation recognizes that effective environmental work must be both locally relevant and globally connected. Scholars will be encouraged to consider how their specific initiatives contribute to wider environmental goals and how lessons from their work might be applied in different contexts.

Join the Environmental Movement

The 2025 Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship represents an opportunity to accelerate your environmental impact and connect with a global network of changemakers. If you’re passionate about environmental protection and have demonstrated leadership in addressing environmental challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Selected scholars will not only receive support to attend the One Young World Summit but will also join an enduring community committed to environmental innovation and impact. The connections and knowledge gained through this experience can significantly enhance the reach and effectiveness of your environmental work.

Together, we can develop the environmental solutions needed for a sustainable future. The Audi Environmental Foundation looks forward to supporting the next generation of environmental leaders who will drive this essential transition.

Conclusion: The Environmental Imperative

As environmental concerns become increasingly central to global well-being, supporting young environmental leaders is not just beneficial—it’s essential. The Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship program represents a commitment to nurturing the innovation and leadership needed to address our most pressing environmental challenges.

The Foundation invites young environmental champions to apply for this opportunity to expand their impact and connect with a global community of changemakers. Through this investment in environmental leadership, the Audi Environmental Foundation continues its mission to promote environmentally compatible technologies, advance environmental education, and protect the natural necessities of life for all living beings.