Global Leadership Program 2025
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About the Program:
The AKFC Global Leadership Program is a professional development program that brings together a diverse cohort of mid-career Canadian professionals from across sectors to explore the forces shaping our societies and connect with others committed to a more peaceful, prosperous, and pluralist world for all.
Through collaboration and shared learning, participants explore global and local challenges and consider Canada’s role, and their own, in addressing them.
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Be fluent in English.
- Be available to travel to and attend the in-person program in Ottawa between November 2 and 6 (The cost of travel from anywhere in Canada, accommodation, and meals of the in-person seminar in Ottawa is fully covered by the program.)
- Be committed to joining at least 10 virtual learning and coaching sessions before and after the in-person program.
- Complete all questions on the online application form and present all required documentation.
- Demonstrate a clear desire to learn and a demonstrated a commitment to a more peaceful, prosperous, and pluralist world for all.
Please note: If you are selected, a nominal fee of $100 CAD will be expected to secure your spot in the program. AKFC is committed to ensuring this program is accessible to participants regardless of financial status. If you are selected and this fee is a barrier, AKFC would be happy to accommodate this.
Timeline:
- Launch of applications: May 5, 2025
- Applications close: June 8, 2025
- Interview period: June-July, 2025
- Decisions distributed: by August 8, 2025
- Pre-seminar virtual engagement: September - October, 2025
- Ottawa in-person seminar: November 2 - 6, 2025
- Post-seminar virtual learning sessions: December 2025 - May 2026
- Overseas learning experience (TBC): April 2026
- End of program: June 2026
Electronic Submission:
- AKFC is using Submittable to collect applications to the Global Leadership Program
- To submit an application, you will need to create a Submittable account. All you need is an email and password to create your account, it's that simple. For further instructions, visit the following help center article How to submit.
- We value the authenticity and individuality of each application. To ensure a fair assessment process, we request that you complete your application form without using any external assistance, including AI tools.
- Supported internet browsers include: Google Chrome, Apple Safari, & Mozilla Firefox.
- If you have any technical issues, please contact Submittable through the following link: Submittable technical support
Questions: If you have any other questions or comments, please contact AKFC-GlobalLeadershipProgram@akdn.org