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5. Kanthari Scholarship for Social Change 2018

04 Dec 2017

Type: Scholarship Notices

kanthari is an accredited "leadership for social change" training institute in Kerala that offers a 7 month leadership training program. This course is also accessible for blind, visually impaired and/or people with physical disabilities. kanthari welcomes participants over 22 years of age who have overcome significant life challenges ranging from vision impairment, disability, poverty, war, discrimination, and exploitation.

The next course will start in May 2018 and applications are now welcome.

Eligibility Conditions

• Applicants need to be 22 years of age or older and must bring;
• A plan to create an impactful social project/venture or initiative, have;
• Intermediary English skills (reading, writing and speaking) and
• Basic knowledge of how to use a computer

Scholarships

• The selected participants will qualify for a scholarship that covers the costs of food, accommodation and tuition.
• All travel fees and incidental expenses will be the responsibility of the participants

How to apply?

Aspiring candidates can follow the below given steps to apply:

• Step 1: Application via online application form kanthari will get a clear understanding of you, your project and vision for social change.
• Step 2: Initial interview In which our intake team will interview you over Skype to get a feel for your passion and clarity in regards to your chosen project. We will also answer any questions you may have about the program and application process.
• Step 3: Write up of an Essay In which you write about your history, your challenges, how you have dealt with these, and about your vision for social change.
• Step 4: Follow up Interview: This Skype interview will be conducted by an independent expert to determine your suitability for this very intense course by building a personality profile.
• Step 5: Final interview This Skype interview will be done with the management of kanthari before a final selection decision is made.

Contact Details

For more information please visit the official website at http://www.kanthari.org

Important Dates

Last Date for submission of application is:

• 31st Dec, 2017

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