Deadline: Apply early – scholarships are limited. Applications will be reviewed until 22 seats are filled for each certificate.
Coady International Institute is accepting applications for Spring Semester- Certificate Programs. Accepted candidates may be eligible for full or partial scholarships, there are limited scholarships for the program. The Institute encourages community leaders, development professionals or change-makers who want to improve their knowledge and skills in community-driven development Program.
Program Details
| Program Themes/ Date | 21 April – 7 May 2015 | 12-29 May 2015 | 3-19 June 2015 |
| Promoting Accountable Democracies | Advocacy & Citizen Engagement | Citizen-Led Accountability: Strategies & Tools | Community-Based Conflict Transformation & Peace-building |
| Strengthening Local Economies | Building assets & Agency for Citizen-Led Development | Livelihoods & Markets | Community-based Microfinance for Financial Inclusion |
| Building Resilient Communities | Building on Local & Indigenous Knowledge for Community Resilience | Community-Driven Impact Assessment | Integrating Food Justice into Community Programs |
| Women’s Leadership | Community Development Leadership by Women |
These programs are highly participatory and provide participants with the opportunity to share ideas and exchange experiences. Each participant can choose to take a single two-and-a-half week certificate, or combine two or three certificates to maximize learning, travel investment and time spent in Canada.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have some experience in a community- based organization, people’s organization, government department, intermediary organization, NGO or equivalent.
- Applicants must be proficient in English language.
- Applicants must have a university degree (preferred) and/or relevant education.
- Applicants must have at least three years of experience in an organization working in development.
- Applicants must click the Who is best suited for this program section on the certificate page to ensure s/he is right for the program.
To apply for the scholarships, fill out an additional section within the certificate application form and follow the instructions provided in the website.
For more information, visit the link.
