Applications call for Young Global Leaders Class of 2021. All the leaders who are below 40 years of age and making an impact on the world and innovating towards the greater good are eligible for nomination.

The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a community with the vision, courage, and influence to drive positive change. Moreover, the mission of the Forum of Young Global Leaders is to create a dynamic global community of exceptional people with the vision, courage, and influence to drive positive change in the world.

Selection Criteria

• The candidates must be 38 years old or younger at the nomination. S/he must have 5-15 years of recognized achievements, leadership and outstanding professional work experience.
• The candidate demonstrates a personal commitment to serve society at local and global levels, has an impeccable record in the public eye, good standing in their community, self-awareness as well as a desire to learn.
• Candidates from the business sector must manage a corporation or division and must hold one of the following titles (or equivalent): President, chair of the board, chief executive officer, managing director, managing partner or publisher.
• Companies, organizations, and entities can only nominate one candidate from their qualifying company every two years.
• However, if the company is a member or partner of the World Economic Forum; the candidate requires the approval of the chief executive officer or chair of the board of the respective company.
• Self-nominations are not eligible.

Application 

The last date to submit an application for the 2021 class of Global Young Leaders is 30 April 2020. The Selection Committee will invite the nominated candidates to submit a short application and will be notified of the outcome in the weeks following their nomination.

Furthermore, the World Economic Forum shortlists candidates for further review. The selection committee and the Young Global Leaders Advisory Group reviews top candidates.

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