About the Essay Competition
Compete in the St. Gallen Global Essay Competition and seize the chance to become a Leader of Tomorrow at the renowned St. Gallen Symposium. This premier opportunity for cross-generational debates invites pre-school, junior school, middle school, and senior school students to showcase their ideas and engage with 600 senior leaders and 300 bright young minds.
Benefits of Participation
- Meet 300 of society’s brightest young minds
- Present and debate your ideas with 600 senior leaders
- Be inspired by world-class speakers
- Gain a unique and new perspective on this year's topic
- Become a member of a unique global community
- Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the St. Gallen Symposium
- Win prize money of CHF 20,000 split amongst the three winners
St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award
The St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award, a global student essay competition, is your gateway to participating in the St. Gallen Symposium. Open to graduate and postgraduate students worldwide, this prestigious award offers a chance to be part of the cross-generational debates and make an impact.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate program at a regular university
- Born in 1994 or later
- Submit an excellent, professional, and thought-provoking essay
- Essay format: Max. 2,100 words (excluding abstract, bibliography, and footnotes)
- Language: English
- Deadline: 1 February 2024, 11:59 p.m. last time zone (UTC-12)
- Anonymity: No personal details in the contribution file
- Individual work only, no group submissions
- Cite all sources and avoid plagiarism
Prepare Your Documents
- Check your eligibility and ensure you have the required documents ready for submission:
- Copy of passport or other identification (in English for non-Roman languages)
- Confirmation of matriculation/enrollment from your university, proving your enrollment in a graduate/postgraduate program as of 1 February 2024
- Your contribution file with no personal details in the file name, metadata, or content
- Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the St. Gallen Global Essay Competition, a platform that welcomes school, college, and international students to showcase their unique perspectives and compete for recognition. It's a chance to explore a global audience, gain a unique experience, and contribute to cross-generational debates. Pre-register now and embark on an exciting journey of intellectual growth and global engagement.
Essay Topic
Striving for more or thriving with less – What pressing scarcity do you see, and how do you suggest to tackle it?
Scarcity generally refers to a situation where human needs exceed available resources. This year’s Global Essay Competition invites young leaders worldwide to focus on a specific contemporary or future challenge related to scarcity and propose an innovative way to address i
Prizes and rewards
- The prizes for St. Gallen Symposium Free International Essay Competition is $23000, Publication & Recognition, Certificates.
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