Deadline:
July 01, 2025
Location(s)
Netherlands Online
Format Hybrid, starting with a three-day, in-person Learning Experience in the Netherlands followed by online sessions.
Overview
Young professionals from around the world team up to learn about leadership, sustainability and impact.
Are you motivated to join the Nudge Global Impact Challenge but the criteria for Company participants and Wild Card participants are not applicable? We now offer a limited amount of scholarships for the 16th edition of the programme which starts in September 2025! For a reduced fee of EUR 2.200,- (excl. accommodation fee and travel costs), join us and take your impact project to the next level.
Details
The Nudge Global Impact ChallengeHow does durable, sustainable change happen?
The Nudge Global Impact Challenge is a personal development programme for young professionals that focuses on leadership, sustainability and impact creation. Our 1,200 alumni form a global network of like-minded young professionals creating impact within their organisations, networks and social environments. Participants join us from leading companies, social enterprises, governmental and non-governmental organisations, or while completing their studies.
A unique learning experience for future leaders who want to make a global difference
The Nudge Global Impact Challenge empowers a new generation of leaders that are able to create change, instill impact, embed sustainability, and positively influence organisations and society. The Challenge helps them develop the skills and competencies they need to become innovative leaders in sustainability.
This programme gives participants the support to act upon a sustainability topic they are passionate about. During the Challenge, participants will work together with coaches, guides, trainers, experienced sustainability leaders, peers, and the Nudge team to improve and realise an Impact Project and work on their personal development as a leader in sustainability.
After the six-month development programme, you will have:
- completed your Sustainability Impact Plan
- developed leadership skills in sustainability
- the ability to create more energetic teams
- increased the courage to act authentically in realising your dreams and creating real impact
- been inspired by top sustainability and leadership experts who give insights and tools on leadership in sustainability
- a better understanding what difference you want to make in the world
- a better understanding of how Systems Thinking can support you to see the big picture and give a nudge at the right moment to the right person
- been motivated by other participants through shared experiences in leadership in sustainability
- networked with like-minded individuals and made friends for life
- the ability to create real impact with added value
- increased your possibilities to change people’s behaviours through inspiration by touching Head, Heart and Hands
- strengthened your passion for sustainability
The framework
Nudge’s method to create impact is by connecting Head, Heart and Hands.
The programme’s framework is based around four building blocks:
- Changing Perspectives (keynotes, inspiration, interaction)
- Changing Practices (skills development, presenting, friendly consulting, diverse workshops etc.)
- Personal development (coaching, leadership training)
- Purpose (creating a sustainable world)
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Criteria for participation
Participants are required to have at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, be between the age of 23 and 33, and fluent in English (verbal and written). Above all, they must demonstrate a clear passion for sustainability, a desire to develop their leadership skills, and are eager to make a positive impact.
The scholarship criteria are:
- You are currently working on or developing your own impact-driven, sustainable project;
- There is no age limit for obtaining a scholarship. Your passion for sustainability is more important than your date of birth;
- You are fluent in English (verbal and written);
- You have at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Dates
Deadline: July 01, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
I am a Company Participant
A company participant is a young professional working for a company or organisation that allows him or her to participate in the Nudge Global Impact Challenge AND agrees to pay for his or her participation.
Investment
- 1 participant – EUR 5.990,- excl. VAT and accommodation fee
- 2 participants – EUR 9.990,- excl. VAT and accommodation fee
- 3 participants or more – EUR 4.750,- per participant excl. VAT and accommodation fee
I am a Wild Card Candidate
A Wild Card candidate is a student, entrepreneur or a young professional working for a non-profit organisation. By applying for a Wild Card you enter a selection process where your participation fee (EUR 5.990,-) will be sponsored. This means you only have to pay for your travel costs and accommodation during the Learning Experience in the Netherlands. The accommodation cost is approximately EUR 850,- incl. VAT for two hotel nights, food and drinks.
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