Deadline: 1 February 2015
Take part in the St. Gallen Symposium Essay Writing Competition to win EUR 20,000 by writing on Proudly Small to qualify for participation as a Leader of Tomorrow in the world’s premier opportunity for inter-generational debates: The St. Gallen Symposium.
Program Highlights
- EUR 20,000.– prize money shared by the three winners
- Join the debate with 600 top global decision makers
- Share your thoughts and visions with the global elite
- Expenses for travel, board and lodging covered, travel service provided
- Small and intimate gatherings with world leaders, exclusively for the Leaders of Tomorrow
- Receive a Swiss luxury watch with personal winners’ engraving
Theme
For next year’s competition, answer one of the three competition questions from your own unique perspective on the topic ‘Proudly Small’ to prove yourself as a true Leader of Tomorrow. The essay or video should answer any one of the following questions.
- Question 1 – What is the next small BIG thing?
- Question 2 – Collaborative Small State Initiative
- Question 3 – Elites: small but superior groups rule the world – at what price?
Form -Essay (max. 2100 words), Video or Presentation (max. 15 minutes)
Language– English
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate program (master level or higher) in any field of study at a regular university.
- Born in 1985 or later.
Documents Required
- Copy of passport or other identification (in English for non-Roman languages)
- Confirmation of matriculation / enrolment from your university which proves your enrolment in a graduate/postgraduate level programme as of 1 February 2015
- Your essay or video file with no indication of your name in the file name, the file metadata or the file itself.
Application process
The applicants have to submit their contribution along with their details in the application form given on the website of the foundation.
For more information, please visit: Essay Competition.
