Fellowship

Global Leadership Challenge 2026

  • Organization: University of Oxford and St. Gallen Symposium
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Degree Level: Master
Fellowship funding 30 days left
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Overview

A virtual leadership program for postgraduate students and young professionals, featuring leadership training, mentorship, global networking and a potential fully funded invitation to the St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program, or a young professional.Between 21 and 30 years old.Completed undergraduate studies.Participated in extracurricular activities or gained work experience related to responsible leadership.Available for all five days from 10 to 14 December 2026.Able to participate actively in all sessions to receive the Certificate of Achievement.

Benefits

Membership in a diverse international community of young leaders.Engagement with renowned academics and senior business and policy leaders.Leadership training and mentorship from the Oxford Character Project.Opportunity to develop action projects addressing real-world global challenges.Official Certificate of Achievement.The top three performing teams may receive an invitation to the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland in April 2027 as Leaders of Tomorrow, with all expenses covered.

Required Documents

Recent portrait picture in JPEG or PNG format.CV in PDF format.Proof of enrollment in PDF format for students.

Application Process

Complete the application through the 2026 Global Leadership Challenge application page.Select “New User” and create an account with an email address and password.Answer questions about unique abilities and relevant past experience.Upload a portrait photograph and CV.Select three Sustainable Development Goals to address during the challenge.Enter personal, educational, contact and work experience details.Review and submit the application. Progress may be saved and completed later.

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The Global Leadership Challenge 2026 is a fully funded virtual leadership program organized by the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium for postgraduate students and young professionals worldwide.

Opportunity

Global Leadership Challenge 2026

Type

Leadership Program

Organizer

University of Oxford and St. Gallen Symposium

Country

Online / Global; Switzerland for the St. Gallen Symposium invitation

Study Level

Postgraduate students and young professionals

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Currently enrolled master’s or PhD students, or young professionals
  • Applicants aged 21 to 30
  • Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies
  • Candidates with extracurricular activities or work experience related to responsible leadership
  • Applicants available for all five days from 10 to 14 December 2026

Fields of Study

Open to applicants from all academic and professional fields with an interest in responsible leadership and global challenges.

Value

  • Participation in a diverse international community of young leaders
  • Engagement with renowned academics and senior business and policy leaders
  • Leadership training and mentorship through the Oxford Character Project
  • Development of team-based action projects using responsible leadership, sustainability and design thinking principles
  • Official Certificate of Achievement for candidates who actively participate in all sessions
  • The top three teams may be invited to attend the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland in April 2027 as Leaders of Tomorrow, with all expenses covered

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

  • Passion for addressing complex global challenges
  • Commitment to responsible leadership
  • Relevant extracurricular activities or work experience
  • Active participation in all Global Leadership Challenge sessions

Required Documents

  • Recent portrait photograph in JPEG or PNG format
  • CV in PDF format
  • Proof of enrollment in PDF format for current students

How to Apply

Apply through the 2026 GLC application page, create an account by selecting “New User,” complete the questions about personal abilities and past experience, upload the required documents, select three Sustainable Development Goals, provide personal, educational and contact information, add work experience, review the application and submit it. Applicants may save their progress and complete the form later.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 5 November 2026.

Apply via the official page: https://www.leadership-challenge.org

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