Application Deadline: midnight on 18 February 2016.
The South African Washington International Programme aims to prepare, inspire and support diverse new generations of emerging leaders to serve South Africa and its community.
Seven Months Leadership Development Curriculum
Community Engagement Projects
Six Weeks of Global, Professional and Cultural exposure in Washington DC
SAWIP selects a diverse team each year for a seven month program which is aimed at inspiring, developing and supporting them to be servant leaders and active citizens as they deliver quality, sustainable community development within poor and marginalized communities, thereby, contributing towards social and economic justice as well as the deepening of democracy in South Africa.
SAWIP currently recruits annually 20 high potential South African citizens and permanent residents with a significant record of service from the Universities of Cape Town, Stellenbosch, the Western Cape and Pretoria into its team. Students are eligible starting in their second year of academic study to the age of 25 years.
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Eligibility Requirements
SAWIP candidates:
- May be from any academic discipline,
- Must be South African citizens or permanent residents,
- Must be in their second year (or beyond) of university,
- Must be prepared for a high demand programme,
- Must be between the age of 19 – 25 years,
- Must be currently studying at the University of Cape Town, the University of Stellenbosch, the University of the Western Cape or the University of Pretoria,
- Must have a record of community engagement and leadership,
- Should envisage themselves as future leaders in South Africa.
Timeline:
April & May – South Africa