LEAP AFRICA Youth Leadership Programme Application 2021
Application Deadline: 24th November 2021
LEAP Africa in collaboration with BudgIT Foundation & MacArthur Foundation is announcing its Call for Application for the Youth Leadership Programme.
The Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) seeks to empower, equip and support young change leaders, who are at the forefront of providing effective and innovative social change solutions, with the skills, knowledge and support system required for them to build sustainable organizations.
The Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) is a 4-month Blended Leadership programme for young Nigerian undergraduates aged 18 – 30years which aims to equip and empower them with the skills, knowledge and resources required to become transformative leaders and active citizens who will drive sustainable development in their communities.
The YLP Journey is in Six (6) stages and runs for Four months (November 2021 – February 2022)
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Stage 1
Application
Application by filling the registration form below
Stage 2
Online Training
All Applicants are boarded onto the LEAP Africa Learning Management System for three weeks to interact with the Self-paced Courses that form the YLP Curriculum
Stage 3
Virtual Community of Practice
Participants are integrated into a Virtual Community where learning resources, programme updates and other development opportunities will be shared. Participants are also encouraged to interact with one another, promoting collaboration & knowledge sharing.
Stage 4
Screening and Mentorship
Applicants will be screened based on Course completion rates. Only Applicants that have completed all modules will be allowed to be a part of the Live Mentorship Sessions
Stage 5
Change Project Pitch and Implementation
Applicants will be asked to form teams of 5 persons each. Note that teams can only be formed with individuals that registered for the YLP and completed the Online Training. These teams will go ahead to pitch their innovative ideas to tackle social issues. These ideas must align with the Sustainable Development Goals. Selected teams will be supported with subgrants to carry out Change Projects
Stage 6
Program Wrap Up
Eligibility
- A male or female Undergraduate in a tertiary institution in Nigeria
- Aged 18 – 30 years of age
- Committed to attending the online training and is available for mentoring
- Familiar with the SDGs and eager to learn more about them
- Interested in volunteerism & other forms of active citizenship
- Eager to understand Civic Education, Politics and Governance in Nigeria
To learn more about the program, visit leapafrica.org