Deadline: March 25, 2018
Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Program, is calling young
outstanding and emerging African Leaders to apply for this
year's leadership development and civic engagement
program commencing in July.
The Leaders Africa Program will inspire, empower, and
connect emerging leaders from across Africa, through a core
set of shared values and leadership skills, to help build a
new generation of active African citizens and positive role
models prepared to create tangible solutions to the
challenges in their communities, countries, and continent.
The Obama Foundation seeks to identify a group of
emerging African leaders from all sectors -- government,
civil society, and the private sector who have
demonstrated a commitment to advancing the common
good.
The objective of the program is to build a growing
network of innovative and ethical change makers, who seek
to drive positive change in their communities.
Successful
candidates will have a demonstrated potential for impact, a
clear commitment to integrity, and a commitment to stay
engaged with the Obama Foundation throughout the year
and beyond.
The Foundation is interested in talented individuals who
are on the right trajectory at earlier stages of their journey,
as well as those who have already attained success.
The inaugural class of the Leaders Africa Program will
convene in Johannesburg, South Africa from July 14 through
July 18, 2018, as well as participate in robust online activities
throughout the year. The Obama Foundation will cover costs
related to economy class travel, lodging, and meals
throughout the July 14-18 portion of the program.
Applications should be submitted via the link below, no later than 6:00 PM ET (11:00 PM GMT) on March 25, 2018.
The Foundation will notify applicants of their status via email on a rolling basis beginning on April 27, 2018.
Candidate Criteria:
• Citizen of an African country;
• Fluent in English (verbal and written);
• Emerging leaders from all sectors approximately between
24-40 years of age;
• Available to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa from July
14 through July 18, 2018;
• Civically minded with a track record of impact;
• A clear commitment to integrity;
• A commitment to stay engaged with the Obama Foundation;
throughout the year and beyond;
• Ability and inclination to positively transform the future of
Africa or their community.
Click here to apply.
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