Engage in experiential learning activities offered by GBSN and its members and partners. Student programs offered by GBSN are designed to develop valuable knowledge and skills that are relevant to international development and emerging economies. GBSN experiences include competitions, company projects, simulations, and Global Treks, which are signature GBSN travel programs.

Bridging Divides Essay Contest
GBSN and the Victoria Forum are partnering to deliver a student essay contest in conjunction with the Victoria Forum 2022. Students from across the globe are invited to participate in the inaugural Bridging Divides Essay Contest. The essay contest is looking for original, unpublished essays that share experiences and perspectives that inspire efforts to bridge existing divides. Entries should describe opportunities to drive change, as well as illuminate the fault lines dividing local and global communities.
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Hanken School of Economics Master’s Degree Program Premium Scholarship
The Hanken School of Economics is offering two scholarships to students currently studying at or alumni of GBSN member schools from developing countries who apply to and are accepted into Hanken’s 2-year Master’s Degree program. GBSN scholars receive Hanken’s Premium Scholarship.
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Vienna Summer School of Responsible Entrepreneurship Scholarships
The Vienna Summer School of Responsible Entrepreneurship is an intensive undergraduate program that is held in a distance-learning. Students studying at GBSN member schools in developing countries are invited to apply for a WU scholarship for the Vienna Summer School of Responsible Entrepreneurship. Two scholarship positions for the VSSoRE are available in 2022.
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Vienna International Summer University Scholarships
Each year, WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business extends a number of scholarship opportunities to students enrolled in GBSN member schools to its International Summer University ISUWU, an intensive short program that provides students with an excellent opportunity for international education.
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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 part of student centered learning experiences that include, industry fellowships, company projects and simulations.
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Localized: Virtual Career Community
All students from GBSN member institutions have complimentary membership to the Localized platform. Localized partners with schools, organizations, companies and accelerators to connect young professionals in emerging markets with experts who share roots and employers looking for talent. While talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. Localized builds virtual career community on a global scale.
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University of St. Gallen Doctoral Research Methods Scholarships
The University of St. Gallen offers ten scholarships to its two-week Empirical Research Methods Symposia in Switzerland, for doctoral students currently studying at GBSN member schools in developing countries. These GBSN scholars receive tuition and lodging during an invigorating week of honing their research skills.
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Tsinghua Financial Leaders of Tomorrow International Program Scholarships
The two-week Tsinghua PBCSF Summer Program, in its sixth year, continues to offer financial lectures for the attendees to comprehensively understand China’s financial markets. The two-week program includes lectures, company visits and cultural and social activities.
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