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  • SCHOLARSHIP: The John A. Kufuor Foundation announces 2019 call for applications | 2019

  • Details

    - Country: Ghana
    - Category: Undergraduate
    - Area of study: Varied
    - Awarding Institution: John A. Kufuor Foundation
    - Phone Number:+233 303969615 +233 502275820
    - Website: kufuorfoundation.org
    - Email:

    - Conditions

    The John A. Kufuor Foundation announces 2019 call for applications for the Kufuor Scholars’ Programme (KSP). 

    Closing Date: March 27, 2019

     

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for consideration, the potential Kufuor Scholar must:

    1. Be of Ghanaian nationality.
    2. Have successfully completed the first semester level 100 of study at a Ghanaian university in any academic discipline.Students who are in  second year (level 200) and beyond are not eligible
    3. Have demonstrable leadership interest and experience (e.g. in school, community or at the national level).
    4. Focus on ability to lead, commitment to service, moral force of character and outstanding academic intellect.

     

    Over a 3-year period, the Scholar would benefit from leadership mentoring, camps, excursions and visits, seminars, practical leadership internships, and execution of personal projects prior to graduation. Included in the package is a branded personal laptop and a stipend of GH¢500 per semester. The Scholar may also have the opportunity of participating in International Exchange Programs.

     

    How to Apply

    Interested young scholars (males/females) will complete the online application form  and upload required documents as follows by the 27thMarch 2019:

    1. Attach a 3 minute video of yourself on why you are interested in becoming a Kufuor Scholar.(Include information about yourself, leadership experience and a concrete leadership role played, Video size should not exceed 24MB)
    2. An evidence-based essay on a leadership question on the site (A 700-word statement)
    3. Three letters of recommendation; one each from a University Lecturer, community or civil society organizer and head of a public or private agency, testifying to the candidate’s abilities and leadership potentials
    4. Detailed curriculum vitae
    5. Applicants below the age of 18 must submit a parental consent letter
    6. Transcripts of first semester undergraduate studies
    7. For further information please call Tel. 050-227-5820 between 10am -4pm (Mon-Fri).

     

    Click to access the Online Application platform