Global Leadership Challenge (GLC)

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Global Leadership Challenge (GLC)

Deadline: October 27, 2026

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Opportunity Information

Posted By: Dawda Wally

Type: Fellowship

Category: Masters & PhD

Country: Switzerland

Funding: Fully Funded

Deadline: October 27, 2026

Status: Deadline Passed

Link: https://www.leadership-challenge.org/applynow

Eligibility

•Currently enrolled as a postgraduate student (Master's or PhD) or working as a young professional in any field

•Typically aged between 21 and 30 years old

•Demonstrated commitment to responsible leadership and global impact

•Strong interest in addressing challenges related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

•Excellent written and spoken English language proficiency

•Ability and commitment to participate fully in all scheduled virtual challenge sessions and group work

•Collaborative spirit, openness to diverse perspectives, and strong problem-solving skills

Details

The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) is an annual initiative convened jointly by the Oxford Character Project at the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium. GLC brings together 100 select young leaders, postgraduate students, and young professionals from across the globe to develop leadership skills and collaborate on impactful, real-world solutions to urgent global problems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Over the course of the challenge, participants engage in leadership development workshops, receive mentorship from prominent global leaders and scholars, and work in interdisciplinary teams to develop actionable project proposals. The most promising team projects are evaluated by a senior jury, and the winning teams are invited to attend the prestigious St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland with all expenses paid.

Financial Benefits

•100% free participation in the intensive Global Leadership Challenge program and workshops

•Winning participants receive a fully funded invitation to attend the prestigious St. Gallen Symposium in St. Gallen, Switzerland

•Full coverage of international round-trip travel, accommodation, and board for symposium attendees

•Direct mentorship, design-thinking coaching, and feedback from distinguished global leaders, academics, and industry experts

•Potential incubation, networking, and funding opportunities to scale winning SDG projects

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