YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers (Cohort 3) for Southern Africans

The Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (YALI RLC-SA) and the Trevor Noah Foundation have partnered to invest in a new generation of young African champions for education quality.

Application Deadline: 12th April 2024

Eligible Countries: Countries in Southern Africa

About the Award: Programme implementation will be completed in two phases: 1) four weeks of intensive classroom training focused on foundational leadership skills and the application of business and public institution management tools for the education sector and 2) six months of post-graduation coaching and mentoring. The programme will also include site visits and live case studies using highly interactive methodologies.

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders, hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa.

The Trevor Noah Foundation is a non-profit organization that equips underserved youth with the educational foundation and opportunity to become resilient future leaders of South Africa.

Type: Grants

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Young leaders, ages (18-35)
• Demonstrated commitment to positively impact their communities, countries and the African continent
• Involvement and/or experience in the Education sector
• • Nationals of Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Ability to commit to a four-week residential training program
• English language proficiency

Selection Criteria: The programme encourages applications from:

• Young African Leaders in the education sector i.e. principals, teachers, education enterprises or nonprofits, and policymakers
• Rural based and economically disadvantaged young leaders
• Young leaders with disabilities
• People who are HIV positive or living with AIDS
• Individuals that represent and advocate for the rights of LGBTI communities across the region
• Other minority groups

Number of Awardees: Not specified

Value of Grants: There is no fee to apply for or participate in the programme. Successful applicants will be provided round-trip transportation to the program, lodging, meals, and course materials. All other costs will be at the participant’s expense.

How to Apply: Click Here to Apply for the Education Change Makers Programme!

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