Young Future Leaders Programme for International Students

Learn, Lead, Level Up!

The Young Future Leaders Programme is a unique opportunity for high school students living outside of Ireland to experience college-level learning, develop essential skills for their future, and connect with peers from around the world—all from the comfort of your home!

Hosted by National College of Ireland (NCI), this award-winning, online programme is designed to inspire the next generation of leaders.

Why Join the Young Future Leaders Programme?

Real College Experience: Get a taste of university life and learn directly from NCI's top professors in an interactive, global classroom setting.
Global Network: Meet and connect with students from across the world and grow your international network.
Develop Essential Skills: Build your knowledge in key areas that will benefit you at college and your future career.
Work Experience: Our award-winning careers team will host supportive sessions sharing useful career tips and advice.
Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities: Stand out from the crowd and become eligible for one of five Young Future Leaders scholarships, each worth €3,000 per year for your degree at NCI! See our FAQs at the end of this page for further information.

Please note: Current NCI students are not eligible for this programme.

Programme Overview

As well as being free to attend, students will receive a certificate of participation from National College of Ireland upon successfully completing the programme.

Interactive Connect with students from across the world

Dates October 2025 to May 2026

Delivery Online sessions with Microsoft Teams

Classes Project Management, Public Speaking, Career Sessions & More

Programme Schedule

Classes for this programme will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams and will last 40 minutes.

Sessions for the first half of the programme are listed below:

Class	Host	Role	Date	Time
Induction	Sophie Costello	School Liaison Officer	Tuesday 14th October	2.00pm
Work Experience Tips	Caroline Kennedy	Head of Career Development & Employability	Thursday 16th October	11.00am
Intro to Coding - EU Code Week	Julie Power	Assistant Professor in Computing	Thursday 23rd October	11.00am
Problem-solving (Computing)	Frances Sheridan	Assistant Professor in Computing	Tuesday 4th November	10.00am
Public Speaking	Kate O'Brien	PR & Events Executive	Tuesday 11th November	11.00am
Project Management	Dermot Bradfield	Assistant Professor in Business	Wednesday 12th November	2.00pm
Connect Café	Sophie Costello	School Liaison Officer	Tuesday 9th December	11.00am

Once you register for the programme, you will receive instructions in your email inbox on how to access each class before it begins.

Classes for January to May 2026 on topics such as learning techniques, mental health tips and career advice will be added soon.

How to Register for the Young Future Leaders Programme

International high school students are invited to register your details via the form below to access the online classes on this programme. Don't worry if you missed some sessions, you will be able to access the playlist with all previous class recordings once you register.

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Student Testimonials

Learn more about what our students have to say regarding their experience participating in the Young Future Leaders Programme.

Asma from Algeria "I have enjoyed the programme specially with the way of teaching, I learned new things, new skills and some thoughts that can help me during my journey."

Helen from Singapore "The lessons have been very informative and I have learned a lot from them. This programme has been a great help in teaching me practical skills that I can use in my future workplace."

Justin from India "Thank you for the opportunity and loved every bit of the learning. I look forward to coming over to Ireland and meeting classmates in person."

FAQs

Find below some frequently asked questions about the Young Future Leaders programme:

Programme Schedule

Classes for this programme will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams lasting 40 minutes with the induction class lasting 20 minutes.

Sessions from October to December 2025 are listed below:

Class	Host	Role	Date	Time
Induction	Sophie Costello	School Liaison Officer	Tuesday 14th October	2.00pm
Work Experience Tips	Caroline Kennedy	Head of Career Development & Employability	TBC	TBC
EU Code Week	Frances Sheridan	Assistant Professor in Computing	Tuesday 21st October	10.00am
Public Speaking	Kate O'Brien	PR & Events Executive	Tuesday 11th November	11.00am
Project Management	Dermot Bradfield	Assistant Professor in Business	Wednesday 26th November	11.30am
Connect Café	Sophie Costello	School Liaison Officer	Tuesday 9th December	11.00am

Please note all class times are based on Irish Standard Time.

nce you register for the programme, you will receive instructions on how to access each class before it begins to your email inbox.

More classes on topics such as learning techniques, mental health tips and career advice will be added to the schedule soon, check back for details.

Why should I participate?

Real College Experience: Get a taste of university life and learn directly from NCI's top professors in an interactive, global classroom setting.
Global Network: Meet and connect with students from across the world and grow your international network.
Develop Essential Skills: Build your knowledge in key areas that will benefit you at college and your future career.
Work Experience: Our award-winning careers team will host supportive sessions sharing useful career tips and advice.
Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities: Stand out from the crowd and become eligible for one of five Young Future Leaders scholarships, each worth €3,000 per year for your degree at NCI! See our FAQs at the end of this page for further information.

What is happening in the programme?

Dates: October 2025 to May 2026
Delivery: 100% online via Microsoft Teams
Topics: Project Management, Public Speaking, Career Advice and more
Interactive Social Events: Connect Café sessions to help you build relationships with your fellow future leaders!

Eligibility and who should apply?

International Students: Students in their final years of high school who are considering their options for university and want to explore leadership, innovation, and academic life at a global institution.
Domestic Students: Irish Transition Year (TY) students seeking to expand their academic horizons while gaining valuable college-level experience.
No prior experience necessary! Just a passion for learning, growth, and leadership.

Why Choose NCI?

National College of Ireland (NCI) is known for its cutting-edge academic programmes, world-class faculty, and a strong focus on student success. By joining the Young Future Leaders Programme, you'll get a first-hand look at what NCI has to offer.

What is the Young Future Leaders Programme Scholarship?

The following scholarship is available for International Students when joining an Undergraduate Full-Time programme from Year 1. All students who receive an offer to study an Undergraduate course at NCI and a participation certificate from the Young Future Leaders Programme are eligible to apply for the YFLP Scholarship.

Students are required to submit a scholarship application form for this scholarship.

Scholarship Name	Amount
Young Future Leaders Programme Scholarship	€3,000 (per year)

How do I apply for the YFLP Scholarship?

International students participating in the programme who successfully obtain their certificate and receive an offer to study at one of our undergraduate programmes can apply for one of five Young Future Leader Programme scholarships. Each scholarship is worth €3,000 annually for your degree at NCI!