3. Leadership experience
Applicants with prior leadership experiences, such as involvement in student organizations, volunteering, or work experience.
4. Essay & Interview
A final interview and essay are required to understand the applicant better.
1. Personal characteristics
Applicants who demonstrate certain factors associated with strong leadership, such as initiative, integrity, and the ability to work well in a team.
2. Motivation and interest
Applicants genuinely interested in developing their leadership skills have a clear motivation to participate in the program.
PKA Leadership Scholar Selection Criteria
Applications Deadline
How to Apply
Interested young potential leaders should complete a bio data on the Foundation’s website (www.pkaleadershipfoundation.org/pk-amoabeng-scholar-program) and also send their personal statement, two letters of recommendation, CV, and mentorship needs via talk2pkscholarsselectcommittee@gmail.com by 20th September 2024.
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Write a personal statement on why you are interested in becoming a PK Amoabeng Scholar (include information about yourself and one leadership success or failure experience in your life time.)
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Two letters of recommendation; from an Employer, Academic Institution, Community or Civil Society Organizer or Head of a Public or Private Agency, for the candidate’s abilities and legitimacy.
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Detailed curriculum vitae
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Your established mentoring needs in your personal & business growth
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For further information, please call +233 55 726 0016
Program Background
The PK Amoabeng Leadership Scholar Program is an intense one (1) year program focused on Revolutionizing the Mindset For The African Leader.
The Program seeks to add value to the young leader's mind. It is expected to produce industry leaders imbued with a strong sense of patriotism, innovative leaders, problem solvers, creative thinkers, and knowledgeable in their respective fields of endeavor.
Applicants must be Ghanaian and 18-40 years of age.
PK Amoabeng Leadership
Scholar Program
Nature of Benefits / Program Details
1. Intentional Mentorship
About ten winners will be paired with a reputable CEO or equivalent leader in Ghana, UK, or US for at least a year. The intent is to give the individual visibility and the opportunity to learn from these leaders. Quarterly check-in meetings with the mentor/mentee will be required.
2. Experimental job shadowing
The foundation will work with each winner to identify areas of interest relative to their choice of career, either current or in the future, and help arrange a flexible type of job shadowing that can accommodate both the winner and the potential company for the experimental job shadowing.
3. Courses and Seminars
The foundation will facilitate and pay (Up to 20,000 USD per year* ) for relevant courses and seminars related to leadership to help individuals develop the abilities and confidence needed to take on leadership roles and successfully guide and motivate others to achieve shared goals and objectives.
4. Networking / Collaboration opportunities
The foundation will facilitate networking and collaboration activities to help individuals: with professional development, job opportunities, business opportunities, support &advice, Increased visibility, and for the individual to make valuable connections that can benefit personal and professional growth.
5. Introductory (Boot Camp)
Over the 12 months, the prospective leaders would benefit from two weeks of Military Training (business endurance & discipline).
Applications open on Tuesday, 27th August, 2024 and will close on Friday, 20th September, 2024.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in the disqualification of my application. I also understand that the scholarship committee has the right to verify the information I have provided and to make inquiries as necessary to determine my eligibility for the scholarship. I grant permission for the scholarship committee to contact any of the individuals or organizations listed as references and to access my background records.