Academy
We are excited to announce the launch of a new scholarship for The IC Global’s International Higher Education (HE) Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Programme.
The aim of the scholarship is to provide a talented individual with the opportunity to engage in our unique coaching and mentoring programme and to empower them to reach their full potential in their international education or engagement role.
About The IC Global’s International HE Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Programme
The programme is designed for aspiring leaders of internationalisation working in academic or professional services roles who seek personal and professional development tailored to progress their career.
The programme lasts up to six months and comprises nine hours of individual virtual sessions, normally delivered in blocks of 30 to 90 minutes. The coaching sessions will typically be three to five weeks apart, although this can be adapted to individual preferences and objectives. The coaching sessions will need to be completed within a continuous six-months period. The successful recipient of the scholarship will have a lead Coach and, as part of the programme, they will also be able to access other Coaches and Mentors, depending on their specific needs.
This programme is ideal for those seeking to enhance their career trajectory; develop their leadership visibility and presence, increase stakeholder engagement and internal buy-in; build meaningful professional connections; and gain insights and guidance from successful leaders in their field.
Scholarship benefits
The successful recipient of the ‘Charlene Allen Coaching and Mentoring Scholarship’ will receive:
- Access to the programme free of charge
- Access to one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with experienced IC Coaches and Mentors
- Membership to The IC Global’s professional community network
- Certificate of completion upon successful participation in the programme
Eligibility criteria
Applicants for the ‘Charlene Allen Coaching and Mentoring Scholarship’ need to meet the following criteria:
- Be a woman currently working in a leadership position within academia or professional services at a UK higher education institution based in the UK.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment towards their personal and professional development.
- Be passionate about making a positive impact within the higher education sector.
- Be available to start the programme in February 2025.
Application process
To apply for the Scholarship, please follow the steps below:
- Complete the Application Form
- Provide one letter of recommendation: from your manager or a senior colleague, who can speak about your leadership roles and potential.
- Submit your CV: Include a current CV (no more than two pages of A4).
- Send your completed application form, one letter of recommendation and CV to [email protected] with the subject line: Application for the ‘Charlene Allen Coaching and Mentoring Scholarship’.
Application deadline
The application deadline for the Scholarship is Monday 20th January 2025 at 12:00 noon (UK time). Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome by Monday 10th February 2025 at 15:00 (UK time).
Selection process
The scholarship recipient will be selected based on their demonstrated leadership potential, alignment with the programme goals and the strength of their application.
About Charlene Allen
Together with Sirin Myles, Charlene Allen was the Co-Founder and Director of The IC Global Partnership until her sad passing in May 2024. Charlene was a trailblazer, a respected leader and a mentor for junior colleagues in the international higher education sector. She was also a fierce advocate for inclusivity and gender equality and was deeply committed to empowering women in leadership roles. Charlene believed that creating opportunities for female leaders wasn’t just important – she felt it was essential for the growth and inclusivity of the sector. Through this Scholarship we would like for Charlene’s dedication to the international education sector to remain an enduring legacy.
About Uniquest
UniQuest delivers market-leading student engagement, admissions and conversion services, to help universities achieve their student enrolment goals. Proudly female-founded in 2013, we are tech-enabled, people-driven and process-powered – partnering with higher education institutions to deliver real-time, hyper-personalised student engagement journeys at scale. We set the standard in student conversion and engagement, with over 50 university partners and more than 300 expert global team members.
This scholarship is kindly supported by UniQuest.
We look forward to receiving your application and helping you unlock your potential.
If you have any questions about the Scholarship, please contact [email protected]