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SINGAPORE-ICAO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TRAINING PROGRAMME FELLOWSHIPS

Application Deadline: November 8, 2026.

LOCATION: Singapore

Singapore and ICAO established the Developing Countries Training Programme (DCTP) in 2001. Sponsored by the Singapore Government and in partnership with ICAO, the DCTP has been renewed for another three years from May 2025 to March 2028. It provides 330 Fellowships and 10 Scholarships to government officials from eligible developing ICAO Member States to attend specialised training programmes conducted by Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA).

ELIGIBILITY:

Government officials:

Who have received endorsement by your reporting officer and Director-General of Civil Aviation or equivalent. States should nominate only one applicant per course to enable more states to benefit from the DCTP.

Whose job qualifications/work portfolios are relevant to the course applied for.

The application deadline for each course is 16 weeks before the course start date. Fellowship applications should be submitted online via this application link.

Nomination form endorsed by your direct reporting officer (Part 1) and the Director-General of Civil Aviation or equivalent (Part 2). Please download a copy of the nomination form here

Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application 12 weeks before the course start date. Successful applicants will receive an award letter via email and need to confirm acceptance of the award.

BENEFIT:

From April 2026 to March 2027, 110 Fellowships will be available. Fellowships are offered for SAA courses listed in the table below on the programme website. Each fellowship covers course fees, hotel accommodation, and a daily allowance.

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SI GLOBAL EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME

Application Deadline:  25 March 2026

LOCATION: Sweden

Are you a senior executive ready to integrate sustainability into your core business strategy and lead transformative change? Join the SI Global Executive Programme and gain firsthand insights from some of Sweden’s most successful sustainability-driven companies, business leaders, and experts. The programme brings together global executives committed to reshaping business models, strengthening long-term competitiveness, and addressing today’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

ELIGIBILITY:

Please read carefully before applying. Applicants to the SI Global Executive Programme must meet the following requirements: 

Be a citizen and resident of one of our programme countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Georgia, DR Congo, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine*, or Vietnam.

Ukrainian applicants who reside outside of Ukraine are also eligible to apply.

Have a leadership position, such as CEO or senior executive, in a medium- to large-sized company with a mandate to spearhead strategic changes throughout their business.

Be at least 30 years old (born in 1996 at the latest).

Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.

Hold a completed post-secondary qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Be willing to actively participate, provide support, and share their experience and knowledge with other participants.

Have identified business needs or problems that could be worked on during the programme to help their company improve its contribution to a more sustainable world.

An applicant’s company should also meet the following requirements:

Be either:

A locally owned company based in one of the programme countries,

A Swedish company represented in one of the eligible programme countries, or

A company currently in the supply chain of and conducting business with a Swedish company.

Operate within industries associated with the green transition or about to make important commitments related to the green transition. In 2026, priority is given to candidates and their companies within the following industries: renewable energy, responsible mining, sustainable transportation, and digitalization.

Be committed to running a business in a sustainable manner and implementing sustainable practices within the organization.

BENEFIT:

The Swedish Institute covers:

All programme-related fees

Pre-arranged accommodation in Stockholm

Meals during the onsite visit in Stockholm

Participants and/or their companies are expected to arrange and cover travel to and from Stockholm. The Swedish Institute has limited resources to support in this matter. Should a participant and/or their company be unable to cover their travel expenses, this must be indicated at the time of application.

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