Deadline: November 2, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Leadership Challenge 2025. The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) aims to help emerging leaders to grow in the wisdom and character required for responsible leadership that makes a difference in the world — leadership that doesn’t simply seek to fulfil personal ambition but furthers societies’ sustainable development.
GLC is a joint initiative of the University of Oxford (Social Sciences Division and the Oxford Character Project) and the St. Gallen Symposium, supported by the partners – the Templeton World Charity Foundation, HCLTech, and EDGE Strategy. From 11-15 December 2025, the GLC will focus on partner challenges, addressing real-world issues through the lens of responsible leadership and sustainability.
Benefits
- Become part of a diverse global community of young, responsible leaders
- Engage with world-renowned academics and senior business and policy leaders
- Develop action projects that address some of the most pressing global challenges using design thinking principles
- Learn to lead in a way that not only advances personal ambition but actively seeks the wider good of society
- Earn an official Certificate of Achievement
- Receive bespoke leadership training and mentorship offered by the Oxford Character Project
- Win an invitation to attend the 55th St Gallen Symposium in May 2026 as Leaders of Tomorrow, if your team is one of the top performing teams.
Eligibility
- You are a student (currently enrolled in a Masters or a PhD programme) or a young professional (aged between 21-30 years).
- You have finished your undergraduate studies.
- You have already demonstrated your commitment to responsible leadership through extra-curricular activities and/or work experience.
- You are 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
Application window open until November 2, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit Global Leadership Challenge.
