GESS 2026: Application - SEA - Social Entrepreneurship Akademie

Your application for the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School (GESS) 2026

In your application we want to learn more about you. Your personal experiences and perspectives are more valuable than perfectly crafted answers.

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Your contact information
First Name*
Last Name*
Gender*
Date of birth*
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E-mail address*
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Phone number (incl. international code)*
Nationality*
Which GESS do you want to participate in (first choice)?*
Which GESS do you want to participate in (second choice)?*
For which country/countries would you need a visa?*
- China
- Germany
- none
Your education
In which country do you study?*
Name of your University (please provide full name, no abbreviations)*
What is your current field of study?*
Please list your subjects*
What degree/qualification are you studying?*
What is your ranking in terms of your grades? (e.g. I'm among the best 5%)*
Please upload your CV in English (incl. grades)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please upload your certificate of enrollment (proof that you are a student)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.
About you
Why do you think you are the ideal GESS participant? (max. 500 characters)*
Please list your extracurricular activities and/or social engagement efforts. (max. 500 characters)*
Have you already started/founded a company?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please describe it shortly. (max. 200 characters)*
Please describe the biggest problem in your country that requires Climate Action using 3 hashtags# (e.g.#flooding #Change in weather patterns #drought)*
Please select one of the problems provided and advise how you feel this can best be solved. (max. 500 characters)*
Entrepreneurial Challenge using Hashtags#: List 3 innovative ways to raise funds to cover your travel expenses for this programme (e.g. #IApplyForAGrantAtMyUniversity).*
Global Booklet
To raise participants’ awareness of the global dimension of GESS, we produce a “global booklet” containing the information of each participant. Therefore, we need the following:
Please upload a profile picture of you in high resolution and color. (max. 2MB)*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 100 MB.
Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If so, please share the link.
Additional
Have you applied to GESS before?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, have you participated in GESS before?*
How did you hear about GESS?*
Getting to know you: Provide a fun fact about yourself*
Please confirm the GESS rules, terms and conditions.*
- Yes, I have read the terms and conditions and agree to it.

Your application for the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School (GESS) 2026

Your contact information

Your education

About you

Global Booklet

Additional