Global Leadership Challenge 2026 (Oxford x St. Gallen Symposium)

About this opportunity

The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2026 is a five-day challenge (about five half-days, 10-14 December 2026) run by the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium with partners. GLC Members take part virtually from around the world, engage in character education and cross-generational dialogues, and develop design-thinking action projects on real-world issues set by partners. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Who can apply

Open to young talents from around the world; participation is virtual, so applicants in Tanzania can take part.

Students currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD programme, or young professionals aged 21-30. You must have completed your undergraduate studies and show commitment to responsible leadership through extra-curricular activities and/or work experience. You must be available for the sessions on 10-14 December 2026.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD student, or young professional aged 21-30
• Completed undergraduate studies
• Commitment to responsible leadership (extra-curricular activities and/or work experience)
• Available for about five half-days, 10-14 December 2026
• Active participation in all sessions for the Certificate of Achievement

Benefits

• Official Certificate of Achievement for all active participants
• The top three teams are invited to the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in April 2027, with travel and accommodation fully covered
• After successful participation, members can apply for further mentoring (Oxford Character Project)
• Access to academics, business and policy leaders and a global community