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.
GBSN Africa Business Challenge
GBSN is pleased to present a virtual competition for African undergraduate and graduate students. The competition will challenge students to design a viable business plan that addresses a locally-relevant challenge or problem related to sustainable development and Agenda 2063. The competition is intended to assist young people from the African continent who have an entrepreneurial orientation, a desire to serve their community, and demonstrate the values outlined below. The focus is to promote and support responsible capitalism for emerging markets and to identify high potential young people for mentorship and investment.
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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 just one of a set of student centered learning experiences that include, company projects, simulations, and Global Treks, which are signature GBSN travel programs.
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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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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 University of Economics and Business Summer University
WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business extends 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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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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