Application for Leadership Fiji Scholarship Awards

Application for Leadership Fiji Scholarship Awards
Leadership Fiji is an independent, non-partisan, non-aligned entity, which depends on support drawn from the corporate, public and community sectors and was launched in 2000.

Our vision is to develop and enhance the quality of leaders in Fiji.

The development of leaders is fundamental to a Nation’s well-being and to the development of a society that is economically, socially and politically successful.

The Leadership Fiji (LF) program is aimed specifically at assisting our emerging leaders to cope with demands of the ever-changing world so that our society reaches its full potential in the widest sense.

About the Scholarship Awards

The Board of Leadership Fiji has established a scholarship fund to provide scholarships for disadvantaged emerging leaders to enable them to participate in Leadership Fiji hosted programs and courses.

The scholarship will cover 50% of the cost of the Leadership Fiji course or program, and 50% will be borne by the applicant (or their organisation).

All scholarships will be awarded on an objective and non-discriminatory basis.

Candidates who can qualify for the Leadership Fiji Scholarship Awards will be individuals who:
- Have proven leadership qualities and demonstrated capacity for leadership
- Have a keen interest in giving back to communities in need
- Cannot afford to fully fund their own fees
Family members of LF Board of Directors, Board Members, Management and Staff, Leadership Fiji Alumni executives and staff and employees of all LF Sponsors will not qualify for the scholarship.

Successful scholarship applicants will be required to:
- Commit to 100 hours of volunteer work with Leadership Fiji, completed over the duration of the scholarship
- This can include prefect training, support Leadership Fiji Community Fund activities and events
- Volunteer activities and conditions can be discussed with the CEO
Eligible Candidates

Since the Leadership Fiji program is aimed specifically at assisting emerging leaders to cope with demands of the ever-changing world, it is therefore imperative that eligible candidates for the Leadership Fiji Scholarship Awards are individuals that come from the following areas/sectors:
- Youth, especially those that are being groomed to lead their province and communities in the future
- Management and staff of local civil society organisations and NGO’s whose grants and funding do not support capacity building and development of their staff
Selection

In addition to this Scholarship Application, applicants must also complete and submit the relevant Leadership Fiji Participant Application Form before its closing date.

A Scholarship Awards Committee will be charged with the evaluation of applications that are received for the Leadership Fiji Scholarship Award.

Scholarship applicants will go through Leadership Fiji's final interview and overall selection process, and if successful, the candidate will then be notified and awarded the scholarship.
Personal Information

Please fill out this section completely.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Mobile Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Residential Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City/TownState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Do you have a job?*

YesNo
If Yes, please provide the name of the organisation that you work for, or if No, then type N/A*
Which Leadership Fiji Course or Program are you wanting this Scholarship for?*

Leadership Fiji Program (March to November)Annual Leadership Fiji Alumni SummitA Leadership Fiji Short Course
Have you participated in any Leadership Fiji Courses or Programs before?*

YesNo
If Yes, then please provide us with more information on the Course or Program.
Are you currently engaged in any community initiatives or projects?*

YesNo
Have you served, or are you currently serving on the Boards of any notfor profit, corporate or government subsidiary organisations?*

YesNo
Have you applied for financial aid from any donors or scholarship funds before?*

YesNo
If you have, how much did you receive? *
In FJD$
General Financial Information

Fill out the corresponding sections that best describes your situation.
How many immediate family members do you have and support? (spouse/partner and children)?*
What is the approximate total of your monthly expenses (rent, food, transportation, etc.)?*
In FJD$
How much cash, savings and cheques do you have?*
In FJD$
Do you receive income from any other source(s), (salary, support, sponsorship, etc.)?*

YesNo
What is the total of support/income you receive per month?*
In FJD$
Have you participated in any donor funded capacity building or learning and development programs, apart from those provided by your past or current employer?*

YesNo
If Yes, please provide the course names of those donor funded programs.
Your Justification

In the space below, please justify and describe in 500 words or less, any reasons or circumstances (past, present, or future) that you feel will increase your chances and/or need for this scholarship award by Leadership Fiji (e.g., family circumstances, academic standing, position in your village or province, or other responsibilities etc).
Justify why you should be awarded this Scholarship:*

0/500
References

Provide details of two referees who will provide character references for you.
Referee One:*

First NameLast Name
Organisation*
Position Title*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City/TownState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Referee Two:*

First NameLast Name
Organisation*
Position Title*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City/TownState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Conditions Upon Acceptance
If your application is successful, understand that the scholarship award offered to you is conditional on the following:
- Your commitment to pay 50% of the course/program fees before 15th May 2023.
- That you may be required to share your experiences, reflections and stories as a participant of the Leadership Fiji Program(s) and that these may be published for promotional purposes.
- You will commit to the time and other requirements for participating in Leadership Fiji's Program(s).
- You commit to 100 hours of volunteer work with Leaership Fiji
- You commit to ongoing community engagement and actively participate in Leadership Fiji and its Alumni's activities, events and initiatives.
Signature
I affirm that the information in this Application is true and accurate according to my knowledge.

I understand that the Leadership Fiji Scholarship Awards Committee may request additional information, including a personal interview, to make a decision on my application.

I agree that if this application is accepted and I receive a Scholarship Award, I will be bound by the terms and conditions of the Award including other Leadership Fiji participant conditions.

These include but not limited to:
- My commitment to pay 50% of the course/program fees before 15th May. That I may be required to share my experiences, reflections and stories as a participant of the Leadership Fiji Program(s) and that these may be published for promotional purposes.
- I will commit to the time and other requirements for participating in Leadership Fiji's Program(s).
- I commit to ongoing community engagement and actively participate in Leadership Fiji and its Alumni activities, events and initiatives.
- Commit to 100 hours of volunteer work with Leadership Fiji, completed over the duration of the scholarship
Signed by {name4} ...............................................

Date: ......................................
Applicants Signature: Please copy the Conditions of Acceptance and the Signature affirmation sections into a word document, sign if off and upload your sign off here.*

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