The London Trip 2026

The Aleksander Foundation is thrilled to announce its fifth edition of the London Trip - the biggest hub for business, finance, and technology in Europe. This unique opportunity allows a selected group of Bulgarian university students the chance to explore the heart of the city, explore academics and meet successful Bulgarian professionals! Get a real sense of the trip by checking out last year's experience here, as well as some of our alumni’s reflections from previous years - part 1 & part 2!

Trip details

Dates: 23 - 25 March, 2026

Planned Destinations: Private visits to leading global firms including McKinsey & Co., and renowned educational institutions like London Business School and London School of Economics, with more to be announced.

Costs: Travel, accommodation, and private dinner expenses will be fully covered by the organisation for the selected students.

Application process

Eligibility: Any 3rd, 4th, or 5th-year student at a Bulgarian university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Application stages:

First round: Submit a CV (max 1 page) and a Letter of Motivation (max 500 words) answering the questions:

1) Why do you want to attend the London trip and how will it contribute to your future career and/or academic development?

2) Choose one industry and company - explain why you chose them and share what topics you would like to discuss if you met their representatives.

Submit via email to londontrip@aleksanderfoundation.org by 10 January, 2026, 23:59PM.

Second round: Zoom interviews with shortlisted candidates only in mid-January 2026.

For more information or inquiries, reach out to the Aleksander Foundation at +359 897 828 435 or +359 889 112 001, londontrip@aleksanderfoundation.org, or connect with us on Facebook at "The Aleksander Foundation" and on Instagram at "@aleksander_foundation."