Global Leadership Challenge 2026 (Online, Winners Travel to Switzerland Fully Funded)

The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) is an online leadership programme run with the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium. Participants work in international teams from 10 to 14 December 2026. All active participants receive a Certificate of Achievement from the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium. The three best teams are invited to the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland in April 2027 as Leaders of Tomorrow, with their travel and accommodation fully covered. Applications opened on 29 September 2026 and close on 5 November 2026. They are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early. The programme is for master's and PhD students and for young professionals aged 21 to 30. This page was last checked against the official website on 5 October 2026. Checked on 8 October 2026 against the official website: applications close on 5 November 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early. The challenge runs online from 10 to 14 December 2026 with 100 young leaders. Active participants receive a Certificate of Achievement from the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium. The official site does not state a participation fee. Eligibility and application, checked 8 October 2026 on the official application page: applications opened on 29 September 2026 and close on 5 November 2026, and they are reviewed on a rolling basis. You apply with a CV, a recent portrait photo, proof of enrolment if you are a student, a video message of up to 40 seconds in English, and a 50-word example of how you practise responsible leadership. Applicants from all countries and all academic fields are welcome. The three winning teams are invited to the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in April 2027 with travel and accommodation covered. The official pages do not mention any fee.