KECTIL Youth Leadership Program For Young Leaders In Developing Countries 2025 for Course


“KECTIL” is an acronym that refers to the Knowles Educational and Charitable Trust for International Leadership. The Program connects talented youth leaders born for greatness in developing countries worldwide for deep discussion and networking about issues that matter, as well as proposed actions to improve the quality of life locally and globally. The Program is offered for free from the Malmar Knowles Family Foundation. Youth in the Kectil Program are referred to as Kectil Colleagues.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to high potential youth (aged 17-26) in least developed and developing countries who have demonstrated a talent and passion for leadership, scholarship or innovation;
  • Must be proficient in English;
  • Have access to a computer and the internet.

Offered Benefits

The Kectil Program allows you to:

  • Join community engagements to implement social advancements.
  • Meet and network with talented passionate youth around the world.
  • Make lifelong global friends who share your commitment to advancing society.
  • Interact in a non-political, non-religious platform that transcends every form of bias.
  • Have an authentic, honest, candid dialogue about critical issues.
  • Obtain a merit-based certificate awarded at the end of the program based on performance.

Application Process

Go to Kectil on docs.google.com to apply
Apply Here
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