Young Future Leaders Programme

Learn, Lead, Level Up!

The Young Future Leaders Programme is a unique opportunity for high school students living outside of Ireland to experience college-level learning, develop essential skills for their future, and connect with peers from around the world—all from the comfort of your home!

Hosted by National College of Ireland (NCI), this award-winning, 4-week online programme is designed to inspire the next generation of leaders.

How to Register

If you are interested in registering for the Young Future Leaders Programme, please sign up via the form below to secure your place*. The deadline for applications is October 31st 2024. After submitting your application, we will contact you to finalise your registration.

Spaces are limited so don't miss out!

If you are a TY Student based in Ireland and interested in this programme, please visit the Young Future Leaders Programme event page.

*Please note that you will have to accept the cookies message that appears at the end of the form before starting your application.

Programme Highlights

Duration 4 weeks, 1 class per week + 2 bonus social events

Dates November 2024

Delivery 100% online via MS Teams

Classes in Marketing, Project Management, Leadership, Sustainability and Innovation

Student Testimonials

Learn more about what our students have to say regarding their experience participating in the Young Future Leaders Programme.

Asma from Algeria "I have enjoyed the programme specially with the way of teaching, I learned new things, new skills and some thoughts that can help me during my journey."

Helen from Singapore "The lessons have been very informative and I have learned a lot from them. This programme has been a great help in teaching me practical skills that I can use in my future workplace."

Justin from India "Thank you for the opportunity and loved every bit of the learning. I look forward to coming over to Ireland and meeting classmates in person."

Why Join the Young Future Leaders Programme?

Real College Experience: Get a taste of university life and learn directly from NCI's top professors in an interactive, global classroom setting.
Global Network: Meet and connect with students from across the world and grow your international network.
Develop Essential Skills: Build your knowledge in key areas that will benefit you at college and your future career, including leadership, innovation, and personal branding.
Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities: Stand out from the crowd and become eligible for one of five Young Future Leaders scholarships, each worth €3,000 per year for your degree at NCI! See our FAQs at the end of this page for further information.

FAQs

Find below some frequently asked questions about the Young Future Leaders programme:

Programme Schedule

This is a 4 week programme, conducted entirely online via MS Teams. Each session will focus on a different business topic.

The final session will involve participants being asked to partake in a quiz that covers all topics studied during the duration of the programme.

All events will take place at 10am (IST).

Week 1

4th November - Induction
6th November - Marketing & Branding

Week 2

13th November - Project Management

Week 3

20th November - Leadership

Week 4

25th November - Connect Café
27th November - Innovation and Sustainability
28th November - Quiz is issued to all registered participants

Why should I participate?

Real College Experience: Get a taste of university life and learn directly from NCI's top professors in an interactive, global classroom setting.
Global Network: Meet and connect with students from across the world and grow your international network.
Develop Essential Skills: Build your knowledge in key areas that will benefit you at college and your future career, including leadership, innovation, and personal branding.
Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities: Stand out from the crowd and become eligible for one of five Young Future Leader scholarships, each worth €3,000 per year for your degree at NCI!

What is happening in the programme?

Duration: 4 weeks, 1 class per week + 2 bonus social events
Dates: November 2024
Delivery: 100% online via MS Teams
Class Themes:
- Marketing & Branding
- Project Management
- Leadership Skills
- Sustainability and Innovation
Interactive Social Events: Connect Café sessions to help you build relationships with your fellow future leaders!

Eligibility and who should apply?

International Students: Students in their final years of high school who are considering their options for university and want to explore leadership, innovation, and academic life at a global institution.
Domestic Students: Irish Transition Year (TY) students seeking to expand their academic horizons while gaining valuable college-level experience.
No prior experience necessary! Just a passion for learning, growth, and leadership.

Why Choose NCI?

National College of Ireland (NCI) is known for its cutting-edge academic programmes, world-class faculty, and a strong focus on student success. By joining the Young Future Leaders Programme, you'll get a first-hand look at what NCI has to offer.

How do I receive a certificate?

After four weeks, you will receive a certificate of participation from the National College of Ireland upon successfully completing the programme quiz.

The quiz will be sent to the email address you used to register for the programme, on 28th November.
The quiz is a multiple-answer question on the topics covered during the programme.
Only participants who successfully score 70%+ will receive a certificate of participation.

What is the Young Future Leaders Programme Scholarship?

The following scholarship is available for International Students when joining an Undergraduate Full-Time programme from Year 1. All students who receive an offer to study an Undergraduate course at NCI and a participation certificate from the Young Future Leaders Programme are eligible to apply for the YFLP Scholarship.

Students are required to submit a scholarship application form or this scholarship. Applications open from November 2024 for this scholarship for the 2025 academic year.

Scholarship Name	Amount
Young Future Leaders Programme Scholarship	€3,000 (per year)

How do I apply for the YFLP Scholarship?

International students participating in the programme who successfully obtain their certificate and receive an offer to study at one of our undergraduate programmes can apply for one of five Young Future Leader Programme scholarships. Each scholarship is worth €3,000 annually for your degree at NCI!

How to Apply

Students are required to submit a scholarship application form for this scholarship. Applications open from November 2024 for this scholarship for the 2025 academic year.