Oxford University St Gallen Symposium Global Leadership Challenge 2025

📖 About the Opportunity

The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) aims to help emerging leaders grow in wisdom and character required for responsible leadership that makes a real difference in the world — leadership that does not simply seek to fulfill personal ambition but advances the common good.

GLC is a joint initiative of the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, supported by partners. From 11–15 December 2025, the GLC will focus on challenges defined by partners. Participants will work on real-world issues and co-create impact projects, addressing them through the lens of responsible leadership and sustainability.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 27, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 02, 2025
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Masters
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Partial
• Opportunity Location: United Kingdom

🎁 Benefits

1. Earn a Certificate of Achievement

   • All active participants will receive an official Certificate of Achievement from the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium.

2. Attend the 55th St. Gallen Symposium

   • The winning team will be invited to join the 54th St. Gallen Symposium in May 2025 as Leaders of Tomorrow.
   • Engage in cross-generational dialogue with senior leaders.
   • Expenses for travel and accommodation will be fully covered.
   • After the conference, participants will join a global network of emerging thinkers and changemakers.

3. Receive Exclusive Mentorship After GLC

   • GLC Members can apply for further mentoring in leadership development with the Oxford Character Project at the University of Oxford.
   • Reflect on personal purpose and grow as a future leader.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a student (currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program) or a young professional (aged between 21-30 years).
• Have completed undergraduate studies.
• Demonstrate commitment to responsible leadership through extra-curricular activities and/or work experience.
• Be committed to investing around five half-days from 11-15 December 2025 for the GLC.
• Active participation in GLC sessions is mandatory to receive a Certificate of Achievement.

📝 Application Process

1. Personal Information

Applicants must provide their personal information, including:

• Address
• Email
• Other contact details

2. Documents

Prepare the following documents:

• CV (PDF)
• Recent Portrait Picture (JPEG or PNG)
• Proof of Enrollment (students only) – PDF

3. Questions

Applicants must answer the following questions:

• Keynote Choice: Suggest a keynote speaker who could inspire global leaders to act responsibly.
• Your Message: Record a video (max. 40 seconds, in English) inspiring global leaders to practice Responsible Leadership.
• Your Action: Share one concrete example (max. 50 words) of how you personally put Responsible Leadership into practice.

📅 Application Deadline

• November 02, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Oxford University St Gallen Symposium Global Leadership
• Apply now via the official application portal

This is an incredible opportunity to grow as a responsible leader, engage with global changemakers, and make a meaningful impact on the world. Don't miss your chance to apply!

• Earn a Certificate of Achievement: All active participants will receive an official Certificate of Achievement from the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium.
• Attend the 55th St. Gallen Symposium: The winning team will be offered to join the 54th St. Gallen Symposium in May 2025 as Leaders of Tomorrow and engage in cross-generational dialogue with senior leaders. As Leaders of Tomorrow, their expenses for travel and accommodation will be fully covered. After the conference, they will join a global network of emerging thinkers and changemakers.
• Receive exclusive mentorship after GLC: After successful participation, GLC Members can apply for further mentoring in “leadership development” (with the Oxford Character Project at the University of Oxford) to reflect on their own purpose and grow as a future leader.