The St. Gallen Global Essay Competition 2025: bringing generations together

Are you a forward-thinking student with bold ideas and a vision for tomorrow’s world? The 54th St. Gallen Symposium Global Essay Competition registration window is now open! This prestigious competition allows you to make a lasting impact while connecting with global leaders and bright minds worldwide.

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The St. Gallen Global Essay Competition

By participating, you’ll compete to become a Leader of Tomorrow at the renowned St. Gallen Symposium. This is your chance to:

• Present and debate your ideas with 600 senior political, business, and academic senior leaders.
• Be inspired by world-class speakers who challenge the status quo.
• Gain fresh perspectives on a rapidly evolving global landscape.
• Build connections with a unique international community.
• Win your share of CHF 20,000 among the top three winners.

Essay requirements

This Year’s Topic: Global power is shifting. What’s your innovative idea to address a related risk or opportunity?

Your essay needs to be written in English with no more than 2,100 words (excluding abstract, bibliography, and footnotes).

When writing your essay, make sure to meet the following guidelines:

• Identify a risk or opportunity associated with shifting global power in politics, technology, economics, sustainability, or security.
• Propose a bold, innovative solution to address the challenge or leverage the opportunity.
• Think beyond the status quo, offering creative, concrete, and forward-looking ideas.

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Eligibility Criteria

You’re eligible to apply if you:

• Are enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate program (master level or higher) at a recognized university.
• Were born in 1995 or later.
• Can provide the following documents:
  • A copy of your passport or ID (translated if necessary).
  • Proof of enrollment in your graduate/postgraduate program as of February 1, 2025.