St Gallen Symposium Invites Applications for the Global Leadership Challenge 2025 for Emerging Young Leaders (Fully Funded)

Posted: September 26, 2025
Application Deadline: November 2, 2025
Programme Dates: December 11–15, 2025
Location: Virtual & Oxford, UK
Organizers: University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium

About the Programme

Applications are now open for the St Gallen Symposium Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2025. The GLC is a joint initiative of the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, designed to help emerging leaders grow in wisdom, character, and responsibility to advance the common good. The 2025 programme will take place from 11–15 December and will focus on real-world challenges defined by partner organizations. Participants will co-create impact projects through the lens of responsible leadership and sustainability.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be a student currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme, or a young professional aged between 21–30 years
Have completed undergraduate studies
Demonstrated commitment to responsible leadership through extracurricular activities or professional experience
Commit to participating actively in the five half-day sessions from December 11–15, 2025
Active participation is mandatory to receive a Certificate of Achievement

Benefits

Certificate of Achievement: Awarded jointly by the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium
Attend the St. Gallen Symposium 2026: The winning team will be invited as Leaders of Tomorrow with travel and accommodation fully funded
Mentorship: Access to exclusive mentorship opportunities with the Oxford Character Project for leadership development and purpose-driven growth
Global Networking: Join a community of young changemakers and senior leaders in cross-generational dialogue

Application Requirements

Applicants must prepare and submit the following:

Personal Information: Contact details, email, and address
Documents: CV (PDF), recent portrait photo (JPEG/PNG), and proof of enrollment (students only)
Responses:
- Suggest a keynote speaker who could inspire responsible global leadership
- Record a short video (max. 40 seconds, in English) on inspiring leaders to practice Responsible Leadership
- Provide a concrete example (max. 50 words) of how you have demonstrated Responsible Leadership