APPLICATION FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ONLINE FELLOWSHIP COHORT -4

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

The YPDP’s Online Fellowship expands diversity and creativity in six tracks of online training in (Technology & Cyber-security, Leadership, Volunteerism and Entrepreneurship) through a competitive recruitment base selection.

Each cycle of our training, the program produced a diverse of professional’s young fellows who are passionate about transforming the status code of their society, and advancing the human capacity development of their community for prosperity. The program provides space for awareness of contemporary leadership modeling in Networking, Online training, Mentorship and Community service.

The Young Professional Development Program Online Fellowship Cohort -4 is designed to prepare our fellows to be effective and creative leaders in their communities. Our hope is that our fellows become models and resources for other practitioners, and that they cultivate strength and support through their international colleagues. Through this program, YPDP trains professional fellows to use their creative skills to inspire social movements, to witness, to resist oppression of young people, to pose the difficult questions, and to stimulate debate and awareness about critical social issues.

SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA

  • Fellow must be at the age range of 18-35 years.
  • A citizen from any of the African Nations.
  • Passionate about using their skills to make positive impact in their community.
  • Interested in leadership and entrepreneurship for Africa sustainable development.
  • Can demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills with people.
  • Can demonstrate creativity, innovation and self-direction.
  • Ability to attend the online training in its entirety through out the training duration and must be fluent in both oral and written English.
  • Ability to pay fellowship admission fee of US$20.00 upon final selection as fellow
  • Selected Fellows Wishing to Enroll at this Program Must Meet the Basic of Admission Requirement of $20.00 Payment for Admission and Diploma Fees.
    Fellowship Benefits
  • At the end of the entire training fellows will be awarded with Certificate of Achievement and become a member of YPDP's Alumni
  • Fellows will be taking through the various forms of professional online training and mentorship to prepare them for leadership role in their respective endeavors, and future opportunities.
  • Program Timelines:

  • Application Open June 20, 2020
  • Application Close August 10, 2020
  • Notification of Selected Candidates for Interview: August 15, 2020
  • Fellowship Duration: August 30, 2020 – January 15, 2021.
  • Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

    For more information you may wish to contact us: info@ypdpwa.org

    Note: Fellow will be chosen by Young Professionals Development Program Fellowship Cohort -IV internal selection committee by August 10, 2020

    Application Deadline: August 10, 2020

    All finalists for the fellowship will be interviewed via video or voice call.

    There are no exceptions to the deadline. We encourage you to get your application in before the official due date to avoid any technical issues that might interfere with a timely submission.