open for the Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2026, welcoming students and young professionals worldwide. The University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium have launched the Global Leadership Challenge. Their mission is to empower young leaders so that they become responsible leaders in their local settings. It is done by developing cross-border connections and leadership skills to address global challenges.
Fully funded leadership program will select 100 young leaders to attend the leadership challenge, which will be delivered virtually. Candidates will be judged on their passion for taking on complex global challenges and their commitment to responsible leadership. Participants in GLC week will engage with world-renowned academics and senior business and policy leaders.
To apply what participants will learn during the international youth leadership program, they will work in teams to create action projects. These projects will address real-world challenges defined by the GLC partners using responsible leadership, sustainability, and design thinking principles. The top three performing teams will have the opportunity to attend the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland in April 2027 as Leaders of Tomorrow, with all expenses covered.
Global Leadership Challenge 2026:
Host Country:
- Online / Global
Host Organizations:
- St. Gallen Symposium and University of Oxford
Program Location:
- Virtual
Program Level:
- Postgraduate Students and Young Professionals
Benefits of Global Leadership Challenge 2026:
- Students will become part of a diverse international community of young leaders.
- Students will get a chance to engage with renowned academics and senior business and policy leaders.
- Candidates will use design thinking principles to develop action projects for addressing global challenges.
- Applicants will learn leadership skills.
- All candidates will get an official Certificate of Achievement.
- Students will get leadership training and mentorship offered by the Oxford Character Project.
- The top three performing teams will get a chance to win an invitation to attend the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in April 2027 as Leaders of Tomorrow, with all expenses covered.
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Eligibility Criteria for Global Leadership Challenge 2025:
- Candidates should be currently enrolled in a Masters or a PhD program or be a young professional.
- They should be between 21-30 years old.
- Applicants should have completed their undergraduate studies.
- You should have already participated in extra-curricular activities or have work experience related to responsible leadership.
- You should be available for 5 days from 10-14 December 2026 for the Global Leadership Challenge.
- You should participate actively in all sessions to get the Certificate of Achievement
How to apply for Global Leadership Challenge 2026:
- Click on the apply now button below to proceed to 2026 GLC application.
- Click ‘New User’ on the application web page.
- Enter your email address and password and click submit.
- Answer the questions related to your unique abilities and related past experience.
- Upload your photograph and CV.
- Select 3 SDGs you would like to address in GLC.
- Enter your personal and educational information.
- Fill in your contact details.
- Mention your work experience.
- Review and submit the form.
- You can save your progress and complete the form later on as well.
Documents Required for 2026 GLC:
- Recent portrait picture (JPEG or PNG).
- CV (PDF).
- Proof of enrollment (students only) (PDF).
GLC Program Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 5 November 2026.
