Phases of the 2026 call

2026 call

03 NOV 2025 / 07 JAN 2026

Candidates will apply to the call from their country of residence by submitting their professional biography, highlighting their motivation and ability to make an impact.

 

Evaluations

16 JAN 2026 / 23 FEB 2026

The profiles validated by the countries will be individually evaluated by a panel of experts on the basis of professional background, leadership and motivation. 

Selection and announcement of the winners by country

03 MAR 2026

The best expert evaluations will be considered to select the 50 women SW50 winners from each country who will be notified by Santander Open Academy. 

SW50

SW50 event in each country

23 MAR 2026 / 26 MAR 2026

Public recognition of the 50 winners of SW50 from each country. 

Santander W50 Global

12 MAR 2026 / 13 APR 2026

The London School of Economics will evaluate the 550 winners from each country. They will then select the 50 women who will participate in the face-to-face program in London from June 21 to June 26.

We resolve your doubts

Candidates must be residents in one of the countries participating in the programme (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and Uruguay). You must have at least 10 years of professional experience, be in a senior management position and have applied through the Santander Open Academy. It is not necessary to be a client of Banco Santander.

 

While an advanced level of English (C1 or higher) is not required for your country's edition, you will need it if you want to advance and be part of the global edition.

To enrol, register on Santander Open Academy and apply for your place during the open call period.

The grantor will consider the best evaluations of the panel of experts to select the 50 winning women from each country.

The 50 winners from each country will receive an exclusive online course (approx. 6h) on women's leadership developed by the London School of Economics (LSE) with a certificate of completion through the Santander Open Academy.

No, to participate in Santander W50 you must currently hold a senior management or C-suite position in your company.

SW50 now offers you the chance to be recognised as one of the top 50 leaders in your country. Only the winners from each country will have the opportunity to win one of the 50 places on the global programme. Only the 550 winners from the participating countries will be evaluated by the London School of Economics. 

You do not need to be a current or prospective customer to participate in the programme.