Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) Fellowship 2019 for Ghanaian Graduate Students

The Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) Public Service Fellowship equips high-achieving Ghanaian university graduates with transferable leadership skills to effect change into the public sector and beyond.

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Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana)

EPL Ghana is for young leaders with 2.1 degree or above who have demonstrated clear interest in and commitment to public service in Ghana.

In a partnership with the National Service Scheme (NSS), completion of the first-year of the EPL Ghana Fellowship also fulfills the mandatory NSS requirements.

Type: Fellowship (Professional), Masters, Job

Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) Fellowship Eligibility

To apply, applicants should have a mix of the following criteria:

Ghanaian national with no criminal history
Must have academic standing of First Class or Second Upper (or 3.0 GPA and above)
Enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate degree or a recent university graduate
Entering the National Service Scheme (NSS) in the same year they apply to EPL Ghana
Commitment to public service and demonstrated leadership potential
Track record for community involvement and a passion for Ghana
Strong written and verbal English skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced professional environment

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: EPL Ghana provides an opportunity for top-performing graduates and young professionals to join the public service in a prestigious role that includes monthly professional trainings, robust supervision and mentoring, opportunity to travel, and ongoing career support and development.

Duration of Program: 2 years

How to Apply for Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) Fellowship

Current CV
Passport photo (to be uploaded online)
2 essays:
- Describe your interest in the Civil Service and how being selected as an Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Fellow fits into your personal and professional goals?
- Describe a situation when you demonstrated initiative and leadership.

Interested applicants can apply through this link before March 31, 2019

For more information, visit Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) Fellowship.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2019