Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2025 for Young Leaders from Around the World

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The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) is a joint global initiative between the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, aiming to empower a new generation of responsible young leaders.

The program will be held from 11–15 December 2025, where participants will work together on real-world challenges defined by the initiative’s partners, with a strong focus on responsible leadership and sustainability.

Program Details

Number of participants: 100 young leaders selected from across the globe.
Duration: 5 intensive days (11–15 December 2025).
Format: Participation is possible virtually from anywhere in the world.
Experience: The program includes character-building education sessions, intergenerational dialogues, and the development of impactful projects that address pressing global challenges.

Among the challenges participants will work on:

Schwarz Group Challenge: “Sustainable Living at Scale” — focusing on innovative solutions that make everyday life healthier and more sustainable for millions of customers, while remaining accessible and affordable.

Benefits

By participating in GLC 2025, participants will gain:

Membership in a diverse global community of responsible young leaders.
Interaction with world-renowned academics and senior leaders in politics and business.
The chance to develop practical action projects using design thinking principles to tackle urgent global issues.
Responsible leadership skills that balance personal ambition with the common good.
An official Certificate of Achievement.
Tailored leadership training and one-to-one mentorship from the Oxford Character Project.
The opportunity to attend the 55th St. Gallen Symposium in May 2026 as Leaders of Tomorrow, if their team is among the top-performing teams.
Exclusive mentorship opportunities after the program ends.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program, OR be a young professional aged between 21–30 years.
Have completed their undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree.
Demonstrate a commitment to responsible leadership through extracurricular activities and/or work experience.
Commit to active participation during the program (five half-days from 11–15 December 2025).
Full participation is mandatory in order to receive the Certificate of Achievement.
Important Note: The program is open to applicants from all academic disciplines and from all countries worldwide.

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Application Timeline

Applications open: 26 September 2025
Deadline: 2 November 2025
Announcement of selected participants: Mid-November 2025

Application Requirements

Applicants must prepare the following:

Personal Information

Address, email, and contact details.

Documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV – PDF).
Recent portrait photo (JPEG/PNG).
Proof of enrollment (for students – PDF).

Questions

Suggest a keynote speaker who could inspire global leaders to act responsibly.
Record a video (max. 40 seconds, in English) delivering a message that inspires global leaders to practice responsible leadership.
Provide one concrete example (max. 50 words) of how you personally have practiced responsible leadership in your life.

How to Submit the Video

Upload your video (MP4 or MOV) to one of the following platforms:
- Google Drive – OneDrive – YouTube (Unlisted) – iCloud – Swisstransfer – Dropbox.
Copy the shareable link.
Make sure the settings allow anyone with the link to view (no login or password required).
Paste the link in the designated field of the application form.