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What is Leadership Summer School?
A 10-day international program in Germany, followed by e-learning, mentorship, and two additional live events where you reconnect with your peers and continue your leadership journey.
Here, you’ll learn how to lead across cultures, collaborate on real challenges, and build a lifelong network of peers and mentors who will shape the future with you.
An immersive 10-day leadership experience uniting young changemakers from 15+ countries.
Over 100 successful young leaders
As a young leader in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, you carry the potential to make a difference – but potential alone is not enough. What you need is the right skills, mindset, and network to turn ambition into real impact.
That’s exactly why Leadership Summer School exists.
What you’ll experience
What you’ll gain?
- International network of peers from 15+ countries
- Practical leadership tools you can apply immediately
- Confidence to lead projects, teams, and organizations
- Mentorship from professionals who’ve walked the path before you
- Unforgettable memories and friendships across borders
How to apply?
- Eligibility: Students or postgraduates, 21–26 years old, fluent in English, from Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe
- Participation fee: €200 (includes accommodation, meals, trainings, and materials)
- Travel: Participants cover and organize their travel, but receive a €150 reimbursement after each of the live events.
- Available spots: Only 50 participants will be selected
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
50 motivated young leaders from across the region.
Accommodation, meals, training sessions, and program materials.
You arrange your travel, but you will receive €150 reimbursement after each of the events.
No – just motivation, openness, and readiness to learn.
Yes! After the 10-day program, you’ll join online learning and mentorship – and there will be two more live events during the year to deepen your learning and network.
None of the eligible countries require a visa to enter Germany for 10 days. However, the conditions may vary and it’s best that you cross-check for your situation specifically.
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia
What the participants of LSS say
Karl, Estonia
Izolde, Latvia
Vučić, Montenegro
Who are we looking for? Someone who is...
- Committed to personal and professional growth
- Proactive and demonstrate initiative
- Open to self-reflection and collaborative teamwork
- Passionate about contributing to the social and economic development of your home country
- Comfortable working in diverse, multicultural environments
What does the application process look like?
Read About Our Alumni Experience!
LSS was an experience that truly helped me grow. It expanded my knowledge, strengthened my leadership skills, and connected me with people who had a real impact on my life. I met my closest friend through this program, and the lessons I gained continue to help me both personally and professionally. I felt welcomed from the very beginning and am grateful for the experience.
Leadership Summer School truly changed my life in ways I didn't expect. I met incredible people who became genuine connections, not just contacts. I built relationships with peers and experienced professionals across different fields who showed me what real support and openness look like. I've never analyzed myself so thoroughly as I did during LSS, building my own character and understanding my strengths and weaknesses in ways that ultimately helped me support and work better with others. The travels and experiences we shared added so much richness to it all. Honestly, I cherish every moment of what LSS gave me.
I would highly recommend LLS to anyone looking to become a better leader and focus on personal growth. It is a fantastic opportunity to grow and meet new people. The program highlighted my weaknesses while simultaneously providing the tools and opportunity to improve upon them.
I enjoyed the experience so much that I wish I could do it all over again. Beyond the personal development, the networking aspect is invaluable; as they say, the more people you know the more places you can visit and sleep for free
What made the program (LSS) exceptional was its strong focus on self-awareness. Beyond learning about leadership, I learned a great deal about myself, my values, motivations, and direction. With the support of an inspiring mentor, I reconnected with my passions, made important personal decisions, and even changed my academic path. I formed meaningful friendships with open-minded, driven individuals in an environment built on trust and mutual respect. Overall, LSS was not just an educational program, but a personal turning point. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking both leadership development and personal growth.
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About Us
We are a network in the countries of Central and Southeast Europe for European integration. Our association was founded by numerous alumni of the Funding program of the Rochus and Beatrice Mummert Foundation to advance the vision of the founders.