The Global Scholars Symposium (GSS) invites international thought leaders to engage with 150+ postgraduate scholar representatives in a four-day dialogue on pressing global issues. Founded in 2008 by Gates scholars at the University of Cambridge, GSS expanded to include scholars from 51 countries across 9 prestigious scholarship schemes in the UK. Since 2017, the symposium has broadened the audience and opened the invitation to all graduate students. They hope that this stimulating programme of talks, workshops and networking activities will serve as a stepping stone for such reflections to flourish across institutions, scholarships and disciplines.
What makes GSS unique:
Entirely Student Run: Since their founding in 2008, all aspects of the GSS have been run by our highly engaged community of scholars.
Cross-disciplinary Approach: GSS scholars and leaders are chosen from a wide array of backgrounds, bringing impactful ideas to addressing shared global challenges.
Privilege to Responsibility: Many GSS scholars are recipients of full scholarships to complete their studies. Recognising the responsibility that comes with the privilege of education, we come together at the GSS to identify meaningful ways of giving back to society.
Location:
United KingdomBenefits
- Offering an unparalleled opportunity for learning and networking, the Symposium is an opportunity for the world’s most influential and inspiring leaders to engage with promising graduate student leaders, including those studying on Gates Cambridge, Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Chevening, Clarendon, Weidenfeld, and Commonwealth Scholarships. Previous speakers have included the Dalai Lama, Dr. Mo Ibrahim, and Wanjira Mathai.
- Affiliation with a UK Scholarship is not required for successful application.
Eligibilities
To be eligible, you must be a postgraduate student pursuing a degree in the United Kingdom at the time of application.
Eligible Regions: ’Open for All’ based on eligibilities.Application Process
Apply online through the given link.
Application Deadline: April 10, 2018
Application ClosedOfficial link
