Deadline: 2 June 2019
The John Smith Trust is seeking applications for its Fellowship Programme 2019.
The trust is looking for future leaders who will participate actively in the UK residential Programme and who will work hard on the development and subsequent implementation of their Action Plan. On completion of the UK Programme, their Fellows make a long-term commitment to the John Smith Trust as a member of its Alumni Network: staying in touch, participating in regional events and continuing to exchange and collaborate with other Fellows, including new intakes.
Benefits
The Fellowship is a unique career enhancing and potentially life changing opportunity. As part of the JST Fellowship Programme, applicants will learn about the UK’s experiences (good and bad) of how a mature democracy deals with social justice and the rule of law in both theoretical and practical terms. The Programme provides a supportive and challenging environment in which to develop knowledge, ideas and leadership skills, and creates important networks and relationships. Applicants will have the chance to make lifelong friendships and invaluable professional contacts. After completion, the applicant will become part of the John Smith Alumni Network which spans over 20 countries and territories, connecting leaders from government, civil society organisations and the private sector.
Eligibility Criteria
- John Smith Fellows can come from any field, particularly politics, public administration, the media, civil society, law, and business if a clear link is made to JST themes. The age band of Fellows is normally 25 to 35 years.
- To apply fellow must:
- Speak and write fluent English (preferably having already studied or worked in English)
- Demonstrate their potential as a leader in their chosen professional field, committed to the positive future development of their country/region.
- Demonstrate a clear professional interest in the areas of good governance, rule of law and/or social justice and a general interest in all three.
- Propose an Action Plan idea addressing a policy problem or question of importance in their field of work which applicant intend to implement on return to their home country, and which will be informed by their experience in the UK.
- Be prepared to make a substantial commitment if selected as a Fellow: to participate actively in an initial four-week residential programme in the UK and maintain contact with the JST Alumni Network in the long-term.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit http://www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org/apply.aspx