The Global Change Leaders Program for Women from Developing Countries (FULLY Funded to CANADA)

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Global Change Leaders Program
Course(s) Offered: Development related
Course Level: Training program
Provider: Coady International Institute
Country to Study in: Canada

Program Description
Established in 2011, the Global Change Leaders Program (GCL Program) is an education program offered by Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership led by a core team of Coady International Institute staff and supported by other Coady faculty and associates.

This Global Change Leaders program enables women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities.

The Global Change Leaders program provides successful candidates with full scholarship to support their learning throughout their stay at the Institute. Program participants also benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished women leaders from around the world. 

Eligibility
This program is targeted to emerging women leaders from developing countries who are working on development issues. These are women who:

• Possess a minimum of four years of demonstrated leadership experience in a social or economic development endeavour in sectors such as livelihoods or inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to education and health care, governance, and the rights of girls and women;
• Have great drive and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities;
• Are practitioners in civil society organizations including community based organizations and not for profits, or active in public or private institutions, donor/philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a social enterprise/business;
• Hold a university degree or a combination of post-secondary education and experience; and
• Have strong oral and written English language competencies.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY developing country.
Citizens and residents of OECD member countries are NOT eligible to apply for this scholarship

Participating Institutions
Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Fields of study
Program participants engage in learning grounded in real world experiences and focused on Coady’s core thematic areas through a shared learning environment with other emerging women leaders from around the world. For full information, see Coady's Thematic Areas.

Number of awards
Not specified by sponsor

Sponsorship duration
This is a 7-week program

Scholarship benefits
Successful candidates are provided with FULL scholarship that includes tuition, travel, accommodations, and meals. Program participants also benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished women leaders from around the world.

Method of Application
Applications will only be accepted electronically using the online form found on the official website (link to it is below). Applicants should provide the names, contact details and email addresses for two persons who can provide a recommendation for them. The people named as references will receive an email from Coady’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership with a link to reference form that they can complete online. Your references will also receive an email once their form has been successfully submitted. Applicants should ensure that they have notified their referees prior to submitting their application. Applications which do not have two references will not be reviewed.

It is important to read the frequently asked questions, and also to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this program.

DEADLINES:
The online application for the 2018 GCL program is now open and will close on September 7, 2017. 

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants will be notified of their application outcome by November 30, 2017

The Coady International Institute ignites leadership that inspires collaborative effort to address challenges, discover opportunities and create sustainable development at the community level. Established by St. Francis Xavier University in 1959, the Coady International Institute is a world-renowned centre of excellence in community-based development and leadership education. In collaboration with partners in Canada and the global south, the Institute is committed to reduce poverty and transforming societies by strengthening local economies, by building resilient communities, and by promoting social accountability and good governance.

Application Deadline: 7 September 2017
Open to International Applicants: Yes
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