Futurelect Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme 2022 | APPLY NOW
Applications for the Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme are now open.
Projections by the United Nations show that the world population will hit 10 billion people by 2055. Africa will account for 57% of growth (1.4 billion people) with almost 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25.
This makes Africa the world’s youngest continent. Yet young people are continuously locked out of leadership opportunities in the public sector, and persistently face gatekeeping, bureaucracy and barriers to the achievement of their potential.
Welcome to the Futurelect Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme, we are so excited to embark on this journey with you! Futurelect is here to support the development of strong, diverse networks of political and government leaders across the SADC region.
Who should apply?
To be eligible for this programme, you must be:
- A proven leader in your chosen profession, educational institution or in your community and society
- Located within the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- Aged between 18 and 45
- Someone who is exploring if and/or how to run for elected political leadership or work in the public service
When is Application Deadline?
15th August 2022
Tell Me About Award:
Futurelect’s non-partisan political and government leadership programmes are focused on ethical and transformational leadership and public purpose, underpinned by high-level mentorship by alumni and leaders in the public sector. Futurelect’s public leadership programme curriculum is centred on three thematic modes of learning:
What Type of Scholarship is this?
Training
Which Countries are Eligible?
SADC Countries
Where will Award be Taken?
This programme will help you to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of your public purpose and personal narrative
- Understand the complexities and practicalities of a life in the public eye and how to navigate these
- Learn practical skills in the art of influence, persuasion and negotiation required for running election campaigns
- Become equipped with the tools to enhance awareness and improve decision-making in the delivery of your mandate
- Learn about the importance of managing a successful transition into public office
- Gain skills needed to be resilient amidst the challenges that may come with your public leadership journey
How Many Scholarships will be Given?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Scholarship?
This programme will help you to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of your public purpose and personal narrative
- Understand the complexities and practicalities of a life in the public eye and how to navigate these
- Learn practical skills in the art of influence, persuasion and negotiation required for running election campaigns
- Become equipped with the tools to enhance awareness and improve decision-making in the delivery of your mandate
- Learn about the importance of managing a successful transition into public office
- Gain skills needed to be resilient amidst the challenges that may come with your public leadership journey
How Long will Program Last?
The programme runs for 9 months. Our fellows are required to attend seven in-residence seminars which each take place over four days and three nights. Our seminar weekends usually start on Friday and end on Monday.
How to Apply for Scholarship?
Visit Award Webpage for Details
