Silver Jubilee Scholarship for Antiguans and Barbudans

The Coady International Institute at St. Francis Xavier University is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for Antiguan and Barbudans who display a tangible commitment to community development.  The Silver Jubliee Scholarship, made possible by generous funding from the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, will enable an Antiguan and Barbudan community development practitioner to take any of the Institute’s Certificate courses or the Diploma in Development Leadership.  Each of these programs provides a unique opportunity for a development practitioner to learn alongside experienced development leaders from around the world.  The Scholarship is available for the following programs:
 

Our 1, 2 and 3-week Certificate programs in:

• Advocacy and Citizen Engagement
• Community-Based Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding
• Community-Based Microfinance 
• Community-Based Natural Resource Management
• Community Development Leadership by Women
• Community-Driven Health Impact Assessment
• Facilitation and Training Approaches for Community Change
• Livelihoods and Markets
• Mobilizing Assets for Community-Driven Development 
• Organizational Learning and Change Communication and Social Media (New)
• Good Governance and Social Accountability Tools (New)

Our Diploma in Development Leadership program: July 23 - December 2, 2012

 

The Coady International Institute's Diploma in Development Leadership provides a framework for just and sustainable development based on a participatory, bottom up, holistic approach. Its overall purpose is to strengthen the capacity of development leaders to effectively motivate and support people in the development of their communities and societies.

The Diploma Program highlights innovative approaches to community-driven development from around the world. All participants are required to take a combination of mandatory courses, elective courses, co-op inquiry seminars and specializations. Participants may also choose to complete an independent study on a topic of their choosing. The flexible nature of the Diploma Program enables participants to tailor their learning to address their individual and organizational needs.

 

Applicant criteria

Applicants must be citizens of Antigua & Barbuda currently working full-time in the field of community development. Applicants should possess:

• At least five years of relevant professional experience, preferably related to participatory development
• Mid to senior level position with an organization working in development
• University degree (preferred) and/or other relevant education
• Competence in English (minimum TOEFL 550)

Application process

Applicants must complete the application form and provide 2 reference forms to be returned to the Coady International Institute. Applications should be sent to:

Coady International Institute, St. Francis Xavier University
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS, Canada, B2G 2W5
Email: coadyreg@stfx.ca
Tel: 902 867 3953 Fax: 902 867 3907
www.coady.stfx.ca