INTERACTION LEADERSHIP GHANA ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

  Please make sure you fill out all 4 sections of this application.

1. Personal details
(This information will be used for monitoring and statistical purposes only in accordance with the Data Protection Act)

Full name :
Gender :
Age:
Hometown / Region:
Residential Address:
Institution Address:
Occupation / Profession:

Daytime telephone number:
E-mail address:
Nationality:
How did you hear about the programme?
 
2. Participant Profile
Participant Profile

Skills, knowledge and experience

  • Able to work in a team and assist others to develop
  • Culturally sensitive and willing to be non-judgmental and appreciative of differences
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to build relationships and influence others
  • Can demonstrate an active role and participation in a community

Behaviours and values  

  • Is committed to having a positive impact in their community
  • Is passionate about Africa
  • Has a passion for learning
  • Is willing to be challenged
  • Is interested in developing links across Africa and with the UK
  • Is passionate about developing leadership in themselves and others
     
 
Use the profile guide above to help you answer questions below.
Your answer for each of the 3 questions must not exceed 300 words. Please attach a CV to your application.

2.1 Everyone can be a leader because everyone can make a difference in their community. Describe an example of when you demonstrated great leadership.
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2.2 When you have been through this programme, what do you want people in your community to say about your leadership?
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2.3 How will you share the learning you gain from this programme with other people?
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3. Programme requirements

Please tick each line to confirm programme requirements:
Please upload a 2 page summary CV:
I am a resident of Ghana:
I am available on the dates provided
(see FAQ’s for details):
I am able to travel, and hold a valid passport (must be valid for at least 6 months for visa purposes) for travel to a Pan-African Event (please see FAQs for futher details):
I have regular access to the internet:
I am able to cover all country travel costs, medical and insurance costs associated with the programme:
My two page CV is enclosed:
 


4. Application for financial support
Before completing this section please note the following:

  • the programme costs £1900 per participant. Fees are payable in Ghana cedis equivalent at the prevailing British Council rate.

The costs cover the following items

  • programme materials and documentation
  • Economy airfares, accommodation, and meals, for attending one Pan African workshop in either Zambia or Senegal.
  • Accommodation and meal costs for 3 fully residential workshops in Ghana at a minimum 2-3 star conference venue around Prampram area. (Subject to confirmation)

You are expected to cover:

  • All travel costs associated with getting to and from the three workshops in Ghana, and to/from the airport to join Pan-African events.
  • Insurance cover, medical and visa costs associated with travel to a Pan African event.

Bursaries are available at the following rates: £950 and £1500. In your application please indicate the level of support you wish to apply for. Please note that you will be required to pay a difference of either £950 or £400.

Applicants who successfully receive a bursary will need to commit to a further action to extend the InterAction programme in their communities or organisations by securing commitment from them to deliver InterAction Offshoot workshops in those communities or organisations. £950 bursary recipients will be required to commit to arranging 1 day of offshoot. £1500 bursary recipients will commit to 3 days of offshoots. More information about InterAction Offshoots is available on our website www.britishcouncil.org/ghana

Payment schedule:

50% of the total amount will be due on 1st October 2007. The remaining 50% is due on 3rd January 2008. Participants will be invoiced for the respective amounts in cedis. Cheques should be made out to British Council.


3.1 Please indicate the level of Support you wish to apply for. £950 or £1500

Using the participant profile criteria, please tell us in not more than 300 words how you will obtain financial support from your organisation or community to participate in this programme. How would you demonstrate the importance or relevance to them of your participation in this programme? How would you approach them to secure an InterAction Offshoot workshop?
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I declare that the information I have provided in this application form is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, correct and complete.

Warning: if you include any details that you know to be false, you may render yourself liable to disqualification from selection.