Global Leadership Challenge 2025

Are you a young changemaker eager to tackle pressing global challenges and sharpen your leadership skills? The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2025 is now open for applications! Hosted by the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, this prestigious program connects young leaders worldwide to create innovative solutions for a better future.

The best part? Pakistani students and professionals are also eligible to apply, making this a golden opportunity to represent Pakistan on a global stage.

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Programme Details

Benefits of Global Leadership Challenge 2025

Selected participants, called GLC Members, will enjoy exclusive benefits:

• Connect with 100 outstanding young leaders from around the globe.
• Learn directly from renowned academics, policy makers, and business leaders.
• Work in diverse teams using design thinking to tackle global challenges.
• Receive an official Certificate of Achievement from Oxford and St. Gallen.
• Gain access to mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
• Winning team(s) will be invited to the 55th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland (May 2026) with travel and accommodation fully covered.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for GLC 2025, you must:

• Be 21–30 years old.
• Have completed an undergraduate degree.
• Be a postgraduate student (Master’s/PhD) OR a young professional.
• Show a track record of responsible leadership in academics, work, or extracurricular activities.
• Be available to fully participate online between 11–15 December 2025.

Pakistani students and young professionals are fully eligible if they meet the above requirements.

Final Thoughts

If you’re passionate about shaping the future and driving positive change, the Global Leadership Challenge 2025 is your gateway to becoming a global leader of tomorrow. Don’t miss this chance to grow, collaborate, and inspire the world. Apply Now!