Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future is a global education and grant program designed in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships to identify and accelerate the next generation of creatives in sustainable development.
The Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future program is a global mentorship and grant initiative established in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships.
The program aims to accelerate the next generation of creatives in sustainable development and is open to creatives aged 21-30, across various creative disciplines including jewelry, fashion, art, design, architecture, videography, photography, and engineering.
Successful applicants will receive access to financial support, tailored mentorship, educational masterclasses, and industry networking events in support of their developing practice with the program commencing in April 2025.
The program is open to creatives worldwide aged 21 to 30 at the time of application from areas such as fashion, design, art, architecture, and engineering. 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 program, one-on-one mentorship, masterclasses, network connections, and industry event access. The program equips creatives with the education, tools, and relationships to make their groundbreaking ideas a reality.
We seek young sustainability trailblazers to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Ensure Eligibility
Age: 21-30
Working on a project using creative mediums
Have a plan to deliver tangible outcomes by April 2026
Valid passport and ability to travel to the USA
An individual applicant or sole proprietor
Applications Process
Prepare Your Submission
Complete the application form in English
Submit a creative portfolio (max 50MB)
Capture a 2-minute film introducing yourself and your project (max 150MB)
Submit Application Online
Fill out the online application form
Ensure all answers are detailed and comprehensive
Join a Webinar Session (Optional)
Attend an online Webinar session for additional information and support
Review Phase
Applications reviewed by the Swarovski Foundation
Top applicants invited for interviews in November 2024
Final Selection
Finalists reviewed by the selection committee
Judging and selection process takes up to 16 weeks
Receive Confirmation
Receive confirmation email upon submission
Successful applicants notified via email, must respond within 4 days
