Guidance for Referees
Please read this page along with the selection criteria for candidates and more information about the Tutu Leadership Fellowship Programme. This should provide you with the necessary context regarding the programme for which you are recommending your candidate.
Please provide your work-related email address when submitting the reference letter, to assist AFLI with verification and reduce the possibility of fraud.
Content of the Letter:
We would particularly like your views on:
- The attributes you feel make the candidate such a special or successful leader
- The development opportunity the programme provides for the candidate, noting any aspects of his/her leadership “package” that would particularly benefit from a programme like this.
- How the candidate will contribute in the future by leading or facilitating positive change on the African continent and improving the lives of its people
- Is the candidate likely to be an engaged, positive and active contributor to the programme as well as to the alumni network after graduation, or is the candidate more passive, individualistic or self-driven?
- Whether there are any factors which may inhibit the candidate from fulfilling the commitments outlined in the Terms and Commitment document. If you don’t know, please state so.
It provides a richer context if you can illustrate your views with current examples, particularly the first and second points above.
The letter should preferably be less than a page and signed by you.
Thank you for your time and supporting our work!