DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program 2026

In furtherance of our goal to connect business students from around the world through impactful, experiential learning opportunities, GBSN has partnered with one of its corporate members DPDHL to develop the GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program. This Fellowship Program partners selected postgraduate business students with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the developing world to foster greater cross-border trade. The aim is to enable SMEs to access the global market and to enhance student development with practical learning opportunities.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 01 November, 2025
2. Value: Mentorship, international exposure, training & SME consulting experience
3. Study Level: MBA, MSc, Master's, PhD (Postgraduate)
4. Sponsor: Global Business School Network (GBSN)/DHL
5. Course to Study: Business-related fields (Marketing, Logistics, Operations, Law, Supply Chain, eCommerce, etc.)
6. Eligible Countries: Global (students from GBSN member schools)

Eligibility Criteria for DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program 2026

Graduate students from across the globe who meet the following criteria are invited to apply.

1. Enrolled at a participating GBSN member school at the start fellowship
2. Commitment to complete 8 month fellowship program starting March 2025
3. All students are required to be comfortable communicating in English. For those matched with SMEs in Latin America, proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is required
4. Ability to commit to an estimated 12 to 15 hours per month
5. Proven work experience
6. Strong analytical skills
7. Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset
8. Interest in an international community

Benefits of DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program 2026

1. 8-month experiential learning fellowship
2. Pairing with SMEs across 14 developing countries
3. Mentorship from DPDHL experts
4. International trade training via Certified Program
5. Networking with global fellows
6. Consulting, advisory, and cross-border project experience

2026 SME COUNTRIES: South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, Kenya, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Chile, El Salvador, Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Malaysia, Nigeria, Uganda

How to Apply

To complete the application form you will be required to upload:

1. A professional photo / headshot
2. A short CV / resume (2 pages)
3. A short video (no more than 2 minutes maximum) in which you introduce yourself to us. Let us know who you are and why we should select you. You may upload your video to any streaming platform (YouTube, Vimeo, etc) and share the link with us. The video may be unlisted (NOT private).

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Application Deadline

01 November, 2025

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