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Next Generation Leadership Programme

Academic, Professional and Leadership training for African religious women, men and laity

Next Generation Leadership Programme

Nurturing leaders, inspiring change

Explore how our alumni use their leadership skills to impact their congregations, communities and countries.

Next Generation Leadership Programme

Become a positive impact in society

Next Generation Leadership Programme

A community of leaders across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

What we fund

Our Focus

Scholarships are awarded in three areas that build the capacity of the Church in East Africa.

Education

Scholarships will be available to students enrolling in the Faculty of Education of qualifying institutions.

Building Just Societies

Scholarships will be available to students enrolling in the Faculty of Law, Departments or Faculty of Philosophy, Religious Studies, Gender and Development, Community Development.

Congregational/Church Management & Leadership

Scholarships will be available to students studying finance, administration, management and economics and enrolling in the Faculty of Business of qualifying institutions.

NGLP scholars

Eligibility

Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship?

The scholarship accepts applications from two groups of persons namely;

  1. Catholic consecrated sisters, brothers and priests who can demonstrate leadership traits whoare nominated by their congregational or diocesan leadership.
  2. Lay persons nominated by a Catholic Institution if they meet the following requirements at thetime of application:
    1. Show evidence of a full-time employment with the nominating Catholic Institution for atleast three consecutive years;
    2. Hold a leadership position in the nominating Catholic Institution.
NGLP scholars

Before you apply

How do I know if I am eligible to apply?

  1. The scholarship accepts candidates who demonstrate a strong leadership potential as described in their application information as well as in the face-to-face interview.
  2. Candidates for a Master’s degree or Post-graduate diploma require a minimum of two years of work and/or service from the date of graduation.
  3. Only students who are starting a course of study are eligible; a student in an on-going course of study is not allowed to apply for a scholarship.
  4. The nominating authority must demonstrate the need for the human resource skills sought through the training of those they nominate for a scholarship.

There is no age restriction; however, the applicant must show that he or she will be able to provide

service and leadership for a period of time in a manner comparable to the investment made.

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Nurturing leaders, inspiring change

Explore how our alumni are making a difference using their leadership skills to impact their congregations, communities, countries and the globe.

Become a positive impact in society

Academic, Professional and Leadership training for African religious women, men and laity

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited applications due to the high number of requests received. A nomination letter from your sending institution must be submitted through the Country specific NGLP office.