Deadline: November 15, 2018
The Kectil Program was created to identify and nurture highly talented youth in developing countries who have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities and countries.
Web-Based Mentoring Program
Monthly Kectil Talks with Leaders in Science, Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Public Service.
Assignments & Sharing
Connect with other students on social media (Facebook & Twitter) with facilitated web-based group discussions.
Youth Leadership Conference
Intensive Leadership Training, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop, Meetings with Successful Leaders, and Creation of Network of Youth Peers in Developing Countries.
Alumni Web-Portal
Maintenance of Network of Youth Peers in Developing Countries, Interaction with New Youth Participants, Availability of Mentorship from Program.
Who Can Apply?
Youth (aged 17-26) in least developed and developing countries who have demonstrated a talent and passion for leadership, scholarship or innovation, are proficient in English and have access to a computer and the internet.
Awards for Most Active Participants in the Web-Based Program
- We are pleased to announce that The Kectil Program will select fifteen of the most active participants in the Web-based Program to be given a special award. These participants will have attended all of the Sessions and completed the online pre and post assignments.
- First, the selectees will be given a personal introduction to a leadership mentor in a developed country in the participant’s general area of interest.
- Second, the name of each selectee will also highlighted on the Kectil Website as an honor for their leading participation.
Program Timeline
Application Opens: August 15, 2018
Application Deadline: November 15, 2018
Acceptances: December 31, 2018
Program Starts: January 15, 2019