Deadline: March 31, 2024
Applications are open for the Mwangi Mukami Leaders of Openness, Virtue & Empathy (MLOVE) Fellowship Program 2024-2025. Instituted by Mwangi Mukami in 2017 as Summer Leaders’ Summit & Retreat, MLOVE is a premier multidisciplinary and multicultural fellowship for under-resourced high-impacting and high-potential NextGen leaders.
This transformative 12-month experiential leadership program provides young leaders a vulnerable and safe space to be human, collaborate and partner with others, learn from world-class faculty, and become just leaders. MLOVE welcomes ten Fellows each year to envision their place globally and leverage MLIFE’s vast global network, resources, and expertise to realize their education, career, and entrepreneurship goals to impact the world. The primary activities of this transformative one-year part-time program include 15-days of required in-person events that encompass 2-days orientation, 3-weekend community retreats, and a 2-day reunion a year after the program.
Benefits
- Six 1:1 coaching sessions
- Three The Future is Human Leadership Retreats, fully funded all over Kenya
- Bi-weekly mentorship sessions
- (TBD) stipend a month for a whole year
- 1:1 cohort accountability
- Access to a minimum startup fee of Kshs.100,000 if you win the MLIFE Fellows hackathon.
Eligibility
- Applicant should be aged between 21-35 years;
- Demonstrated leadership skills or potential growth in for-profit or non-profit organizations;
- Commitment to learning about intersectionality and inclusion;
- Remarkable interpersonal skills in writing, speaking or working with others;
- English language fluency, inclusive of reading, writing and speaking. Three letters of recommendation from each of these tiers:
- Family. Parent (s), Guardian (s), and or Siblings (s)
- Community. Religious leaders, social workers, community leaders
- Academia. Present and former teachers, school principals, and career advising counselors
- Professional. Employer.
Application
Below are the items that you need to complete the application form. It’s recommended that you compile all the items before starting the process.
- A YouTube video submission. Create a video explaining why you should be selected for this program. All entries must be uploaded to YouTube and include the video link in the form. Your video must be between 2 minutes and 45 seconds and 3 minutes and 25 seconds long.
- A PDF version of your resume or CV. There is a max of 2 pages and 10MB.
- Valid passport, driver’s license, or identity card details. You will not be required to share the document.
- Two (2) references. You will be asked to provide emails for the references. Notify the references in advance for the timely completion of the form. The references can be selected from the following categories:
- Community: Religious leaders, social workers, community leaders, or others who can attest to your involvement and impact within your community.
- Academia: Present and former teachers, school principals, career advising counselors, or other educational mentors who can speak to your academic achievements and potential.
- Professional: Your current or former employer who can provide insight into your work ethic, skills, and professional demeanor.
For more information, visit MLOVE Fellowship.
