2025 CEF GLOBAL EVENT

STUDENT APPLICATION

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July 13–16, 2025

Noordwijk, The Netherlands

STUDENT SUMMARY

The ideal candidate for this experience will have interest and enthusiasm for economics, business, entrepreneurship, or finance and will be on track to continue in one of those fields post-graduation. They will possess strong integrity, humility, a willingness to learn, and a deep love for God and the world.

While the personal opinions and convictions of CEF Members and Student Delegates will vary, all will have the following in common:

  • Believe that Jesus is Lord.
  • Believe that the Bible is true.
  • Believe that God’s purposes guide our lives.
  • Are generous with our money, time, and words.
  • Are compelled to honor, work alongside, and share with others.

STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS

  • Christ-follower
  • Humble attitude and willingness to learn and collaborate
  • Proven character by their peers and university representative(s)
  • Discretion and good judgment (will be interacting with global Christian leaders in a confidential setting)
  • Interest in business, economics, financial, and entrepreneurship sectors
  • Maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

APPLICATION

All applications are due March 21. Applicants will be informed of their approval status by March 28.

Student registration is due April 1. Surveys are due May 1.

 

DETAILS

Cost: $1850 $0.00

Registration for accepted Student Delegates is $0 due to a generous scholarship.

Includes conference + meals from Sunday night to Tuesday night. Lodging and flights are not included.

Dates: Sunday–Tuesday, July 13–15, 2025 (Optional Collaboration Day July 16, 2025)


EVENT LOCATION

The CEF Global Event will be held about 20 minutes from the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport this July. The event begins with check-in midday on Sunday, July 13, and ends the evening of Tuesday, July 15, with an optional Collaboration Day on Wednesday, July 16th. All meals, sessions, and materials from Sunday evening until our closing banquet on Tuesday are included in registration, which is fully covered by the scholarship. Travel and accommodations are not included, and Collaboration Day is an additional cost. Hotel rooms at the venue range from $275–$380.

Students are welcome to book a room in CEF's room block or find alternative accommodations nearby. CEF will not provide transportation to the main hotel if students choose to stay off-site, however, there are several alternate lodging options within walking distance.

Each participant in the event is required to submit a Survey on our theme of Divine Inspiration which serves to help shape event content. The Survey is due after a student applies, is accepted, and has registered.

STUDENT APPLICATION

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Please submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member answering the following prompts: 1) Are you confident that this would be a setting in which this student would be able to gain valuable, real-world experience? 2) Does this student have the strong interpersonal skills that are needed to fully benefit and contribute to this event? 3) Would you recommend this student without qualification?
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