Swarovski Foundation: Creatives for Our Future

Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future is a global education and grant programme designed in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships to identify and accelerate the next generation of creatives in sustainable development.

2025 applications open on the 3rd September 2024 and the deadline for submitting your application is the 15th October 2024 at 11:59 pm BST.

Before submitting your application, carefully review the information on this page to determine your eligibility and understand the steps and criteria outlined in the application guidelines.

The programme is open to all creatives worldwide aged 21 to 30 (at the time of application) from across disciplines including fashion, design, art, architecture and engineering – with no limit to creative medium. Applicants should be working on a project or product that uses creativity to accelerate awareness, technology, or solutions to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Successful participants will receive financial support paired with an education programme, one-on-one mentorship, masterclasses, network connections, and industry event access. The programme equips creatives with the education, tools, and relationships to make their groundbreaking ideas a reality.

Six successful applicants will secure a financial grant of 20,000 EUR each and an announcement trip to New York, paired with a unique education programme which includes one-on-one mentorship, a series of online masterclasses and industry networking opportunities.

Ready to Apply?

Before you start your Creatives For Our Future application, you will need to consider and prepare the following items:

Valid Passport – With the ability to meet US entry requirements, including Visa and Covid-19 vaccination.
Proof of age – 21-30 years by the application deadline
Creative Portfolio – Collection of previous and current creative work (under 50MB)
Introduction Video – In English introduce yourself and your project (Max 2 mins)
Supporting Documents – Additional documents to support your application

By having these items ready, applicants can ensure a smooth and complete application process for the Creatives For Our Future programme.