•Must be enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate program (Master's level or higher) at a recognised university

•Born in 1996 or later (aged 30 or younger)

•Submission must be entirely your own individual work (no team or group submissions)

•The paper or project idea must directly address the official annual symposium topic

•Written work must be in English and adhere to specified word count and format requirements

•Must provide valid proof of university enrollment (matriculation certificate) and passport copy

The Global Ideas Competition (formerly Global Essay Competition), organised by the St. Gallen Symposium, invites outstanding graduate and postgraduate students from around the world to present innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. The authors of the top 100 contributions are selected as 'Leaders of Tomorrow' and awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to Switzerland to attend the prestigious St. Gallen Symposium. Participants engage in discussions with world leaders in business, politics, academia, and civil society, with top finalists presenting their ideas on the main stage.

•Fully funded trip to attend the annual St. Gallen Symposium in St. Gallen, Switzerland

•Full coverage of international travel expenses (economy flight and local transport)

•Free board, meals, and hotel accommodation during the duration of the symposium

•Cash prize pool of CHF 20,000 awarded to the top three competition winners

•Exclusive networking opportunities with over 600 world leaders and fellow selected global youth leaders