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COCA-COLA HBC INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINEE PROGRAMME 2026.

LOCATION: Switzerland

The International Leadership Trainee Program is designed for ambitious talents at the start of their careers. It fast-tracks your international journey and prepares you to become a leader of tomorrow. The next program kicks off in April 2026

ELIGIBILITY:

You have up to 3 years of experience after graduation—maybe in management, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field (but your background doesn’t have to fit a box).

You already show a spark for leadership—whether through student organizations, NGOs, sports, start-ups, or other initiatives where you took the lead. 

Send in your application if you:

Want to gain experience in a high-performance environment (e.g. sales, digital commerce, commercial finance, logistics)

Are determined, curious and self-driven​

Thrive on variety, collaboration, and challenging assignments

Value diversity and are open to different people and perspectives​​

Are ambitious to lead change, projects and people​​

Are open to relocating internationally to accelerate your career

Have 1-3 years of work experience in any business-related area​

Hold a university degree or are in your final year and ready to commit full-time (40 hours/week)

Are fluent in English​​

You have a conversational level of local language for the country you want to apply to

Are legally eligible to work in the country for which you apply​

Bring international exposure—through work, study, or living abroad (an advantage)

BENEFIT:

International rounded experience: They work with nearly 100 brands and operate in 29 markets. You will handle international projects with a culturally diverse team.

Growth in a commercially driven company: At Coca-Cola HBC, they all sell or help sell. That’s why the program opens doors to build a career in Sales, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, and other key functions, starting with hands-on experience directly in the market. 

Senior Leadership Mentorship: You will work closely with a mentor from their top 300 leaders. You will also be assigned a buddy from the local operations.

Complex learning experience: Peer-to-peer and on-the-job learning, mentoring, and formal training. We offer a mix of theory and practice in a real work environment.

Culturally Diverse Environment: Collaborate with team members from multiple countries to gain invaluable insights and broaden your perspective through diverse viewpoints.

Hands-on experience: Daily regular tasks, exciting international projects, visits to the market, presentations, and meetings—these are just a few of your future tasks.

Travel and work across Europe Travel for assignments and learning opportunities. Seize the chance for relocation to enhance both your professional and personal growth.

Leadership Certificate: They teamed up with the prestigious Hult International Business School and combined their academic rigor with our cutting-edge practical approach.

Competitive pay: This paid role requires your full-time commitment. Even if it is an entry-level position, we do provide a competitive package of salary and benefits.

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SCHOLARSHIPS: MASTER BY RESEARCH AND PH.D. PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY L-UNIVERSITÀ TA’ MALTA (UM)

Application Deadline:  30 April 2026

LOCATION: Malta

The University of Malta seeks to attract top quality students from countries outside the European Union/EEA and is offering tuition fee waivers of 40 to 100 per cent awarded to most deserving students.  Bench fees for certain programmes may still apply.  The fee waiver will apply for the normal duration of the programme being followed.  If extensions of the period of study are required, these may not necessarily be eligible for a fee waiver.

Only applicants who have been accepted unconditionally to read for a master’s by research or a Ph.D. on a full-time or part-time basis are eligible to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

These scholarships are available to non-EU/EEA applicants who have been accepted unconditionally to read for a master by research or a Ph.D. on a full-time or part-time basis.

How to apply for UM Doctoral Studies    

How to apply for Masters by Research*  

Masters Programmes ‘mainly by research’ refers to programmes where the dissertation/project is assigned 60 ECTS or more.

Students are to submit a request to be considered for a fee waiver by sending an email to the International Office indicating the UM Applicant ID (student number) as shown in the letter of acceptance and ‘University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarship Application’ in the subject line.

Requests for these scholarships will be evaluated by a UM Ph.D. and Masters (by research) Degree Scholarship Selection Board whose decision shall be final.

The following documents should be attached to the application email:

Copy of the Acceptance Letter

Detailed Curriculum Vitae, and

A motivational letter, and

Copy of Passport (details page)

For each candidate, the International Office will request an Academic Recommendation Form from the Head of Department, Supervisor, or Director of the academic area concerned.  This document seeks to provide insight into the academic aspects of the research.

Candidates that meet the necessary eligibility requirements will be invited to attend an online interview with the Ph.D. and Masters (by research) Degree Scholarship Selection Board.  

Scholarship applications from students who have already started their programme of studies at the UM cannot be considered.

Requests are to be submitted within one month of receipt of the unconditional letter of acceptance, taking into consideration also the deadlines indicated below:   

Next deadline: 30 April 2026

Applicants who are in receipt of a full scholarship (covering tuition fees and living costs) from another sponsoring organisation are not eligible to apply.  However, applicants who hold a partial scholarship or maintenance grant to cover living costs from another organisation may be considered.  Such a scholarship should be disclosed to the Selection Committee when applying.

PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED THAT FOR COURSES STARTING IN OCTOBER, SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 30TH OF APRIL, 2026.

BENEFIT:

The scholarships consist of the partial to full waiving of the annual tuition fee applicable for the master by research or Ph.D. Programme being followed.  The scholarship does not provide support for travel costs to and living costs in Malta.  The applicants will need to ensure they have the means to support themselves throughout their studies in Malta.

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