The Talent for Governance Scholarships enable ambitious, young civil servants working for local governments in these countries(pdf) to follow a training course at The Hague Academy for Local Governance in the Netherlands. These courses offer an opportunity to see, do and experience governance from a typically local point of view. Contributions and cases come from local governance experts from all parts of the world. By following these courses, the civil servants will develop the knowledge and skills they need to improve living conditions in their local societies.
Course topics are, for example: citizen participation, municipal management, local economic development, infrastructure or the provision of public services like water, health and education.
Do you want to apply for a scholarship?
To qualify for a scholarship, you must be a civil servant working for local government. You are young (<37) and ambitious and you work in one of the countries listed here. You have at least two years of working experience in local governance and will be working for it at least two more years. Your English is fluent. You are able to explain why you should be awarded a scholarship in a letter of motivation. Recognize yourself? Then don’t hesitate; apply for a scholarship with Talent for Governance.
Do you want to get involved in Talent for Governance?
Talent for Governance is looking for people who recognize the importance of investing in local governance in developing and transitional countries. Who believe that young people are the future. And who are willing to contribute to strengthening local governance worldwide. With your contribution, you not only give young civil servants a chance to achieve their ambitions but you also support the sustainable and structural improvement of living conditions in their local communities.
For information on ways to contribute click here.