Engage in experiential learning activities offered by GBSN and its members and partners. Student programs offered by GBSN are designed to help students develop valuable knowledge and skills, broaden perspectives, and network with highly capable and motivated students from around the globe. GBSN experiences include competitions, company projects, simulations, and Fellowships.
GoTrade Fellowship Program
This Fellowship Program is designed to partner selected postgraduate business students with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the developing world with the aim of fostering greater cross-border trade. GoTrade is education and access.
Student Competitions
GBSN student competitions are designed to develop valuable knowledge and skills that are relevant to international development and emerging economies. Student competitions are just one of a set of student-focused learning experiences available to GBSN member school students.
The Africa Business Concept Challenge
ABCC aims to challenge student teams to design a viable business concept that addresses a locally-relevant challenge or problem related to sustainable development and Agenda 2063. The Africa Business Concept Challenge is designed to assist young people from the African continent who have an entrepreneurial orientation and a desire to serve their community. With a focus on promoting responsible business, the competition identifies high potential young people for mentorship and investment.
1st Place Prize earns $5,000 USD!
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The Social Logistics Challenge
GBSN Beyond’s Social Logistics Challenge is a unique team-based virtual competition for business students to truly interact with other disciplines and use one another’s expertise to create business solutions with a focus on social responsibility and awareness. Through this Challenge, students will learn that social logistics aims to introduce a social (human) factor in the systems and to apply logistic principles and methods in solving the problems of society.
1st Place Prize earns $5,000 USD!
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Business Leadership Lab
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The GBSN Business Leadership Lab is a week-long immersive program for graduate business students from the GBSN member community to build global connections and cultivate the leadership and strategic skills needed to innovate in diverse markets. Each experience includes seven days of intensive and collaborative learning combined with a structured venture pitching contest, company visits, and cultural immersion.
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Featured Opportunities from GBSN Members
Hanken School of Economics Master’s Degree Program Premium Scholarship
The Hanken School of Economics is offering two scholarships to GBSN students to join the Hanken two-year Master’s Degree program in the academic year 2026-2027 in Finland. Eligible candidates are degree students enrolled at GBSN member schools from developing countries.
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International Summer University WU Summer Scholarships
WU offers scholarships for the summer program ISUWU. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for these scholarships during the application process, if they meet the respective criteria.
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