SwitzerlandMaster7 days leftPartially FundedGlobal Leadership Challenge 2026/2027 (Partially Funded – Switzerland)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comOpportunity Overview
The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) convenes 100 promising young leaders from around the world to address pressing global issues aligned with the UN SDGs. Outstanding team members are invited to attend the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland with all travel and accommodation fully funded.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsRound-trip Flight Tickets to Switzerland
Full airfare covered for the winning teams attending St. Gallen Symposium.
Accommodation & Meals in Switzerland
Hotel stay, transport and meals provided during the symposium.
Official Leadership Certificate from Oxford & St. Gallen
Global leadership certificate co-signed by Oxford Character Project.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
2 DocsUp-to-date academic or professional resume.
Completed essay questions on leadership & SDG ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
It takes place in St. Gallen & Oxford, from December 10, 2026 to May 8, 2027.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Round-trip Flight Tickets to Switzerland, Accommodation & Meals in Switzerland, Official Leadership Certificate from Oxford & St. Gallen.
Eligible levels: Master.
The latest deadline we have is November 5, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Resume / CV, Online Application Form.
Apply directly on the official website: https://leadership-challenge.org. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.
Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
Key Details
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The Global Ideas Competition of the St. Gallen Symposium invites master’s and postgraduate students born in 1997 or later to answer the 2027 question “What could we solve if we could agree?” with an anonymous Solution Brief of up to 1,000 words and a three-minute video explainer in English. The three best ideas share CHF 20,000, and the top 100 entrants become “Leaders of Tomorrow” with expenses-paid participation (travel, board and lodging) in the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland on 27–29 April 2027. Individual entries only; the deadline is 1 February 2027 (23:59, UTC-12).
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