Applicationsare now being accepted from teacherswho are part of school leadership teams in vulnerable communities in Uruguay and are interested in deepening their knowledge and skills in educational management.
The initiative, launched by the ReachingU Foundation and the Universidad ORT Uruguay, will award 40 full scholarships covering 100% of tuition for the Certificate in Educational Management with an emphasis on Transformative Leadership.
This program begins on May 5, 2025, and is designed to train specialists with the skills needed to manage projects and lead change and improvement processes in various areas of education.
The 8-month Certificate in Educational Management with an Emphasis on Transformational Leadership combines synchronous (real-time virtual sessions) and asynchronous (work on the virtual platform and individual activities) methodologies. In addition, it includes two in-person sessions: one at the beginning and another at the end of the program.
The application deadline is March 31, 2025.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a teaching credential officially recognized by ANEP or the Ministry of Education and Culture, or a bachelor’s degree.
- Serve on the administrative team of a school in a disadvantaged community in Uruguay.
- Be available to attend classes based on the certificate program’s weekly schedule (at least 10 hours per week).
In addition, interested parties will need to fill out a registration form, which will ask for the following information:
- Personal information.
- Education.
- Professional experience (current position and school where you are currently employed).
- Brief description of your motivation for pursuing the certificate.
- A scanned copy of your degree.