CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

"Leaders are born not made...or...Those willing to assume leadership must be prepared to do so."

Purpose:  The purpose of the program is to provide leadership training to the next generation of young scholars and professionals who will assume positions of responsibility in the field of Africana Studies and in the African Diaspora community.  Participants in the program will be exposed to a variety of settings where they will have the opportunity to observe, participate, examine and exercise leadership skills in a national organization. 

The program is named in honor of South African born Dr. Tsehloane C. Keto a dedicated, committed Africa-centered scholar and educator who was a powerful force in the fight for liberation and empowerment for all people of African descent. 

Eligibility:  Students currently enrolled at institutions of higher education are eligible to apply.  Students will be required to submit an application which must include a brief essay stating their interest, recommendation from a current NCBS board member and verification of student status and standing.  All applicants must meet the following Criteria: 

   Must be a student member of NCBS

               Prior attendance at a national conference

               Junior (64 or more credits) in good academic standing

               Major/minor in Black/Africana Studies

               Willing to serve in student leadership role on NCBS

               Board of Directors

               Willing to make a two year commitment to the program

Mentors:  Volunteer faculty mentors will be paired with student leaders for a two year period.  Mentors will work closely with students to guide their development and serve as role models.   Mentors and students will meet, as a group, at the fall board meeting as well as the national conferences.  Faculty members will work closely with individual mentors throughout the year.

Support:  Funding, provided by National Black United Fund Federation of Charities -NCBS Grants Committee, will support up to five students annually.  For each applicant selected, the program will cover airfare and hotel expenses to attend the fall board meetings of NCBS.  Students will be required to attend the annual conferences and will be encouraged to solicit support from their home institutions.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2009.  Forward application to:

Keto Leadership Program

National Council for Black Studies
P.O. Box 4109
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-4109