Next Generation Leadership Programme NGLP Scholarships 2024

Call for applications

The Next Generation Leadership program hosted at the University of Kisubi is a program that focuses on nurturing the leadership potential of Religious Sisters, Religious brothers, Priests, and laypersons working in church-owned/church-founded institutions.

The Next Generation Leadership Programme (NGLP) prepares new and existing leaders in the African Church to practice Servant Leadership and a culture of Synodality. This is achieved primarily by providing selected religious and laypersons with advanced educational opportunities as well as courses and immersion in Servant Leadership, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Executive Management, and Catholic Social Teaching. The Programme successfully fosters more effective leaders who are better equipped to lead the Church as an institution (including the religious congregations and dioceses), and also care for tens of thousands of under-served and marginalized people, whom they serve daily in their apostolic works

The program hereby announces the opening of applications for the NGLP scholarships 2024.

Mode of Application: Online

Steps of the online application

1. The applicant is nominated by a religious congregation superior( For religious sisters, brothers, or priest congregations) or A diocese (Bishop, Vicar General, Chancellor, or Diocesan Education secretary, for Laypersons or priests) by (signing up )opening an account on the NGLP applications portal at https://intranet.nglp.net/register

Note: Only superiors or Diocesan offices mentioned above can sign up and nominate a candidate. No applicant is expected to sign up on the nominations page, applicants should wait for an e-mail that is automatically sent to the applicant once the Nominating congregation Superior or Diocesan office fills in the particulars of the applicant which include the Applicant’s Name, Telephone number, email address, and nominating congregation. This e-mail is sent to the applicant’s e mail. Applicants are advised to share the correct e-mail address with the nominating office or superior

2. On receiving the “apply “ link in the nominated applicant’s e-mail, the applicant can start making the online application
3. The various documents required during the application are detailed in the printable information extract document that can be downloaded and printed for guidance
4. Applicants are advised to prepare soft copies of the documents detailed in the information guide. Name each with a name that they(Applicants can easily remember eg Your name_ type of document example: Myname_ CV or My name_personal_statement
5. All the soft copies in (d) should be saved in one folder on the computer that the applicant will use to apply. Click the “APPLY” button in the e-mail received after nomination to start applying.
6. Make sure you have all the soft copies of the required documents saved on the computer in one folder before you hit the “APPLY” button in your e-mail
7. Don’t use a phone to apply
8. Make sure that as you apply the computer you are using has a stable internet connection
9. As you progress with the online application you will be prompted to type in information or upload documents, just follow the prompts

Eligibility Requirements

• Catholic Religious sisters, brothers and priests who can demonstrate leadership traits and potential may be nominated by their Congregational or Diocesan superior.

• Lay persons may be nominated by a Catholic institution (e.g., Diocesan and Caritas offices) if they meet the following requirements: (1) evidence of a full-time employment with the nominating institution for at least three consecutive years and (2) holds a leadership position in the nominated organization.

• 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.

• The total number of scholarships awarded annually depends on the availability of funds.

• There is no age restriction; however, the scholar should 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.

• An applicant who is not accepted on his or her first application is not barred from submitting an application in a subsequent year. However, if an applicant is not successful after three submissions, he or she will no longer be eligible.

• A scholar is not eligible to receive a tuition scholarship if he or she is a recipient of another tuition scholarship for the same course of study.

• Scholarships are given to scholars who live in Uganda.

• Qualifying institutions of higher education are listed below:

University of Kisubi, Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Nkumba University, Makerere Business School, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda Christian University and Queen of Apostles Institute Jinja. Government and Catholic Church-owned Medical and Nursing schools are acceptable too.

• Specific Course of Study:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Master’s Degree and Post-graduate Diploma. Note that eligibility for a Master’s degree or Post-graduate diploma is possible only following a minimum of two years of work and/or service from the date of graduation.

3. Diploma. Note that this course of study is limited to women religious with a preference for local congregations. A congregation may submit a maximum of two applications for diplomas annually.

4. Certificate. Note that this course of study is limited to women religious with a preference for local congregations. A congregation may submit a maximum of two applications for certificates annually.

Fields of study are limited to those that support:

1. Education

Scholarships will be available to students enrolling in the Faculty of Education of qualifying institutions. Available courses may include Post Graduate Degree in Education, Master of Higher Education Management and Development, Master of Education Management and Planning, Education Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Education, Diploma in Secondary Education, Diploma in Education Diploma in Teacher Education, Diploma in Psychology and Counselling.

2. 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. Available courses may include Masters in Law, Bachelors in Law, Masters in Social Work, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Master in Philosophy, Bachelors in Peace Studies and International Relations, Master in Peace Studies, Bachelor of Nursing.

3. Effective congregational/Church management and leadership

Scholarships will be available to students studying finance, administration, management and economics and enrolling in the Faculty of Business of qualifying institutions. Available courses may include Masters in Business Management, Masters in Human Resources Management, Masters in Finance and Corporate Management, Bachelors Business Administration, Diploma Business Administration, Diploma in accountancy.

4. Health

Scholarships will be available to students studying Bachelor of Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technician courses, Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy courses. Please note that lower qualifications in Nursing are not supported by the scholarship programme in line with professional standards in the health sector that advocate for a high quality of care afforded by qualifications at the Degree level.

Primary award/Selection Criteria:

The following are considered and evaluated during the application evaluation process

• Academic achievement

• Experience and/or potential for leadership

• Participation in service-related activities in the community, congregation, etc.

• Work history

• Achievements (academic, professional, congregational)

• Awards/recognition

Application dates:

Applications for the Next Generation Leadership Scholarship Programme opened on 17^th February 2024. The deadline for receiving applications is 15th May 2024.

Applicants are advised to submit their application as early as possible before the deadline

Terms and Conditions:

1. The scholarship award is partial and will include only tuition fees and administrative costs and fees for the entire duration of the course of study.

2. The scholar will also receive a contribution used at his or her discretion to cover additional expenses such as books, research, and travel. The contribution is:

1. Certificate UGX. 695,000

2. Diploma UGX. 868,000

3. Bachelors UGX. 1,042,000

4. Master’s UGX. 1,216,000

3. All expenses related to boarding, medical, and other expenses should be covered by the scholar. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to pay the balance of their study costs without the need to interrupt their studies.

4. Participation in designated Leadership Courses is mandatory and will be undertaken during long breaks, holidays, or other designated times. The courses will include Servant Leadership; Child Protection, Catholic Social Teaching, and Professional Management Skills.

5. Each applicant must be attested to by at least two persons in leadership positions, inclusive or his/her superior. The scholar and sponsor must also demonstrate a willingness for the scholar to engage in a leadership role following his or her studies.

6. Lay applicants must be nominated by their employer.

7. Successful candidates are notified by e-mail of their selection or declination by 15^th August of each year. If you don’t receive any notification by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful

Contact Information

For more information on the Next Generation Leadership Programme, please contact the Scholarship office at the addresses provided below:

Next Generation Leadership Programme – Uganda

C.O. University of Kisubi, Science Building, Room 11

P.O. Box 182

Entebbe

Email: catholicscholarship@gmail.com

Telephone: +256 777 606093, +256 312 225428

Below are pieces of information that guide the applicant as they write their personal statement, or as the nominating office or recommender writes the letter of recommendation

Applicants and recommenders are advised to follow the guidelines in ANNEX B and ANNEX C

The documents that the Applicants will upload/submit will be evaluated along the guidelines mentioned in the ANNEXES

When the submitted, documents are reviewed and evaluated and they meet the standard the applicant will be notified and invited for an interview

ANNEX B

Template for Personal Statement – Please limit to two (2) typed pages.

The purpose of the Personal Statement is to give the Scholarship Committee members an opportunity to learn more about you, your leadership skills and traits as well as your educational and professional goals and how the scholarship will help you achieve them.

Please keep in mind that the expectation is not that you write a detailed essay. Just think about the questions below and answer in a concise manner.

1. How have you been leader, a volunteer or engaged in community service?

2. Please describe your most important contributions as a leader.

3. Please describe your educational and professional goals and aspirations.

4. Please describe how this scholarship will help you attain your goals.

5. Why did you choose this academic institution and course of study?

6. Please describe any key achievements (academic, professional, congregational, etc.).

7. What are your greatest strength and weaknesses?

8. Is there anything else you want to add?

ANNEX C

Template for Sponsor’s Letter of Recommendation. Please limit to one (1) typed page.

If you have been asked to write a letter of recommendation for an applicant who is applying for an academic and leadership scholarship from the Next Generation Leadership Programme, please include the following information:

1. How you know the applicant and your experience with the applicant

How you met the scholar, how you worked together and basic qualifications. Be sure to cite details that enable the scholarship selection committee gain a clear, holistic understanding of what type of person the applicant really is; for e.g., the applicant’s character, proclivities, and general attitude when working with others.

2. The applicant’s leadership traits and potential for leadership

Provide clear, detailed information regarding his or her past leadership roles, providing detail on the range of leadership skills including qualifications and successes.

3. The applicant’s course of study

Please include your detailed information regarding the applicant’s potential to succeed in the course of study chosen and the learning institution they plan to attend.

4. Show where and how the applicant can improve

Give examples,

5. If you are the applicant’s superior

Please indicate how the applicant’s course of study and enhanced leadership skills fit into the congregation’s or diocese’s human resources plan and/or future assignment. What makes this candidate most suited for the proposed role and how was she/her selected (what process/criterion were used)?