A new place, a journey. Get ready to travel to Poland and attend a forum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Global Leadership Forum in Poland . It is the largest international youth forum organized by the Nexus Institute for Public Policy . Poland is a Schengen country , and you will receive a Schengen visa. 200 fully funded scholarships are available . The 2026 Global Leadership Forum will be held in the heart of Europe from February 22-25, 2026, at the prestigious 5-star Presidential Hotel in Warsaw . The program lasts four days. The Global Leadership Forum is open to candidates from around the world. Below are more details about the WLF 2026 requirements and financial benefits. Apply Now, or read further below.
Details about the World Leadership Forum 2026 in Poland (fully funded)
- Host country: Poland
- City: Warsaw
- Event Venue: Warsaw Presidential Hotel (5-star hotel)
- Duration: 4 days
- Dates: February 22-25, 2026
- Advantages: Fully funded
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
Number of seats
- Fully funded: 25
- Partially funded: 35
- Free entry ticket: 140
- Forum entry ticket: 50
- Self-financing: 50
- Online participation: 10,000+
Note: If you are not selected for the scholarship to attend the event in person, participants can still attend the event online and receive an online invitation letter, a (digital) graduation certificate, and access to Nexus Alumni.
Financial advantages
The fully funded grant covers the following:
- Round-trip flight tickets to/from Poland
- Staying in a 5-star hotel
- Meals during the forum
- Full access to the forum
- Official invitation letter, signed and stamped
- Letter confirming residence
- Visa support/assistance
- Opportunity to speak
- Graduation certificate
- Forum Tools and Merchandise Set
- A tour of Warsaw
- Airport shuttle service
- Online participation opportunity
- Digital Certificate
- Accessing Nexus alumni
Guaranteed participation categories (direct selection)
- Access to the forum: This category offers direct selection without an interview. It covers all costs except airfare and accommodation.
- Self-financing: This option also offers a direct choice, bypassing the interview and selection process. It covers all expenses except for the travel ticket.
- Invitation letter: For individuals who only need a formal, signed and stamped invitation letter to support their Schengen visa application.
- Online Participation: This category is for those wishing to attend the event virtually. It provides online access to all event activities, an electronic invitation, and a digital graduation certificate.
- Group registration: Groups of five or more people can get a special discount when applying together.
The early bird discount for applications ends on October 31, 2025 , while scholarship applications remain open until December 31, 2025 .
Program areas of focus
- Sustainable Development: Learn how to balance economic growth, social progress and environmental protection by exploring solutions that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
- Climate action: Discover strategies to mitigate risks, increase resilience, and protect the planet for future generations.
- Inclusive Governance: A study of frameworks for ethical leadership, peacebuilding, and global solidarity to promote international cooperation.
- Innovation and entrepreneurship: Using creativity, technology and new business models to achieve equitable growth.
- Artificial intelligence and blockchain: Discover how these technologies can be used as tools for transparency, equality, and solving global issues.
- Empowering youth: Gaining the skills, networks, and confidence needed to lead change and foster resilience in the next generation.
- Mental health and psychology: Focus on promoting well-being, emotional intelligence, and practices that support sustainable leadership.
Eligibility criteria
- Nationality: Open to applicants from all over the world.
- Age: You must be 16 years of age or older.
- Language proficiency: IELTS and TOEFL scores are not required.
- Background: Students, young professionals, youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and media professionals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to apply for the Global Leadership Forum 2026?
To apply for the 2026 Global Leadership Forum, you must complete the online application. This includes filling in all the required information and writing a motivational letter to be considered for the fully funded scholarship. The official website link is below.