The program aims to inculcate in our fellows a strong sense of social justice and integrity while also producing the kind of effective and innovative change agents who can bring about transformative change in South African society. Underpinning the program is a strong focus on developing the writing and oratory abilities of participants as well as an emphasis on values such as pluralism, justice, equality, integrity, excellence and valor.
Graduates of The 2016 ASRI Future Leaders Fellowship Program are anticipated to go on to become influential and prominent leaders in government and civil society, occupying a variety of positions in non-profit organisations; interest groups; policy institutes; media organizations; government and so forth.
Eligibility
- Age limit: 30
- Citizenship: South African citizenship or permission to reside in South Africa (with the long term view of staying in the country)
- Academic: Students must have completed their undergraduate degree or be expecting to complete their undergraduate degree before the program commences in February 2016
- Program of study: Open to social science students (albeit not exclusively) in fields such as media, politics, economics, law, development orientated studies and so forth.
- Location: For 2016, applications are only open to Gauteng based students
- Alumni requirements: Upon completion of the program, students are expected to remain active within the Alumni Network of ASRI
Other things to know
Required Documents submission
- CV (no more than two pages)
- Matric marks & certificate
- Undergraduate academic transcripts
- Postgraduate academic transcripts (if applicable)
Deadline: December 11, 2015
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