Title and Field of the Programme: Global Essay Competition (GEC) 2025

Coordinating Institution: St. Gallen Symposium 

Physical Duration: Start: May 7th, 2025 End: May 8th, 2025;

Physical Mobility Location: St Gallen, Switzerland

Programme Content:

The GEC offers much more than an essay challenge – it’s a transformative experience. The top 100 participants will be invited to St. Gallen for:

• An all-expenses-paid week in Switzerland, one of Europe’s most picturesque and inspiring locations.
• Recognition as Leaders of Tomorrow, actively contributing to discussions with CEOs, political leaders, and thought pioneers.
• The chance to compete for a prize pool of 20,000 US-Dollar, shared by the top three participants.

Why is the St. Gallen Symposium unique?

For over 50 years, the St. Gallen Symposium has been the go-to platform for fostering cross-generational dialogues. Its distinctive format ensures that students don’t just listen – they lead conversations that matter. By participating, students join a tradition of global impact, where big ideas are born, challenged, and celebrated.

This isn’t just another conference. It’s an opportunity to stand out, gain recognition, and leave a mark on the world stage.

Scholarship: Pannonia Scholarship available

Programme details and application on: https://symposium.org/

Application Deadline and Method: Wednesday, 23nd April, 2025 (until 8:00 AM)

Apply online via the provided link: https://ipc.sze.hu/en_GB/formdesigner/shownewform/formid/1464