This in-person intensive two-week course at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) seeks to foster a curiosity and solutions-driven mindset through a series of actions - open dialogue, consultation, exploration, and reflection - and to create a dynamic feedback loop that leads to transferable and scalable outcomes.

UM6P will host the third cohort of the Holcim Foundation Fellowship 2025, open to candidates studying at a university in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Students will come to the UM6P campus to collaborate closely with instructors and industry experts, observing, analyzing, and challenging ideas while developing interdisciplinary strategies to scale local innovations for global impact. Fellows will also engage with case study projects in Morocco, connecting with professionals and their firms to gain firsthand insights into the pioneering work and leadership shaping transformative, regionally inspired solutions.

They will produce final projects that will be documented in a digital publication that will become a reference for future students and professionals worldwide. Upon completion of the program, selected Fellows will be chosen to take part in the next step of the journey - the Holcim Foundation Emerging ChangeMakers.

Applications are open to those in the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Historic Preservation, Structural/Civil/Construction Engineering and Real Estate Development - at any university in the MEA region. The candidate must be a current final year Masters student (who will finish their studies no later than October 31, 2025) or a recent Masters graduate (who graduated no sooner than January 1, 2023).

• Expose final year professional degree students within the built environment to realities of practice on building sites and the end-user’s experience – bridging the gaps between academia, the profession and society.
• Foster the adoption of a humble posture of learning among professionals and students to close the knowledge and execution gap.
• Empower students by equipping them with the skills required to succeed as catalysts for industry transformation in their studies and future careers.
• Support career development, continued learning, mentorship, and collaboration through future participation in Holcim Foundation international programs, events and networking opportunities.