Courses Announcement | Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2025 for Young Leaders | Fully Funded
About Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2025
The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) is a joint initiative by the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, designed to empower the next generation of responsible young leaders worldwide. The program focuses on developing leadership skills, tackling global challenges, and promoting sustainability through collaboration and mentorship.
GLC 2025 invites 100 participants to work on real-world challenges in an intensive five-day program held virtually from 11–15 December 2025. Participants will engage in character-building sessions, intergenerational dialogues, and project development using design thinking principles.
Program Highlights
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Duration: 5 days (11–15 December 2025)
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Format: Online/virtual participation from anywhere in the world
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Participants: 100 selected young leaders globally
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Experience: Work on pressing global challenges, including:
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Schwarz Group Challenge: “Sustainable Living at Scale” – develop innovative solutions for healthier and more sustainable lifestyles accessible to millions of customers.
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Benefits
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Membership in a global community of responsible young leaders
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Interaction with world-renowned academics, senior business, and political leaders
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Development of practical action projects
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Responsible leadership skill-building
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Official Certificate of Achievement
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Tailored leadership training and one-to-one mentorship by the Oxford Character Project
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Opportunity to attend the 55th St. Gallen Symposium in May 2026 as “Leaders of Tomorrow” if selected
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Post-program mentorship opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
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Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program or a young professional aged 21–30
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Completed undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree
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Demonstrated commitment to responsible leadership via work or extracurricular activities
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Full participation during the five program half-days is mandatory to receive a certificate
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Open to applicants from all disciplines and countries
Application Requirements
Personal Information: Address, email, and contact details
Documents: CV (PDF), recent portrait photo (JPEG/PNG), proof of enrollment (for students)
Questions / Tasks:
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Suggest a keynote speaker for global leadership inspiration
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Record a short video (max. 40 seconds) inspiring responsible leadership
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Provide one concrete example (max. 50 words) of personal responsible leadership practice
Submission:
Upload your video to Google Drive, OneDrive, YouTube (Unlisted), iCloud, Swisstransfer, or Dropbox and provide a shareable link. Ensure the link allows anyone to view without login.