Fill out the online application form and submit required documents including letter of motivation addressing professional challenges and expected benefits from the programme, a short video presenting why participation is important for you, your CV and a legal document stating your organisation’s official data and registration. Please note that only applications in English language can be accepted.

Selection Criteria: Applicants undergo a selection process based on English language ability, societal impact of the organisation’s work, position in the organisation and personal motivation. The composition of the group is also taken into consideration during the selection process.

Selection Process: The selection process consists of the following steps:

1.  Review and assessment of applications and accompanying documents (May 2025)

2.  If needed: Individual online interviews with shortlisted applicants from first screening stage in case of open questions (May/June 2025)

3.  Notification of the outcome of the application (June/July 2025)

Please note that the timeline provided is approximate and subject to change. We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the selection process.

• Letter of motivation explaining challenges in your professional work, their effects on your organisation and expected benefits from the programme (500 – 800 words)

• Link to a short video of yourself, in which you discuss why it is important for you to participate in the programme (1-2 minutes). Feel free to use your phone or laptop camera as we do not expect a professional video. Please use any cloud or video platform of your preference for hosting and providing us with the video (Google Drive, OneDrive, YouTube, Vimeo, etc.).

• Your Curriculum Vitae

• Legal document stating your organisation’s official data (e.g. commercial register extracts, association register extracts, business registration, articles of association) and – if available – translations in English or German

Application for the NGO Academy Civil Society Leadership Programme is open for leaders of civil society organisations and NGOs based and active in Ukraine. The programme is aimed at members of the top management of their organisation, who are in a position to actively influence and change the internal structures and processes of an organisation. In addition, English skills at minimum B2 level are required for participation.

• You will acquire and develop skills in developing your organisation and in implementing and managing projects.

• You will expand your knowledge with the support of international experts.

• You will learn how to apply your creative ideas effectively in your daily life and work environment.

• You will expand your network with international experts and peers from the social sector.

• You receive individual online coaching after the programme.

The workshop language is English. Proficiency in English at B2 level is necessary for active participation in the programme.

The following costs are covered by NGO Academy:

• Tuition fee

• Participation in side events

• Board and lodging (single room)

• Travel costs

• Certificate upon successful completion

Yes, there are. The NGO Academy Civil Society Leadership Programme is a high-quality programme that is accessible to selected applicants via scholarships. In return, we expect you to take this offer seriously. Therefore, if you do not inform us in advance of your inability to attend a session, we reserve the right to exclude you and your organisation from all future NGO Academy programmes and to reclaim any travel expenses.