Young Bradford people wanting to lead the way in their community and at work have a last chance to help make it happen.

Anyone interested has until Monday to apply for a free place on the scheme from the Intercultural Communication and Leadership School (ICLS) in partnership with The Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

You must be between 18 and 30 and live, work or study in the Bradford district.

ICLS was formed in 2002 in the aftermath of a riot in the city the previous year as a way of developing new leaders able to sensitively work on community cohesion.

ICLS president Selina Ullah, pictured, said many of its intercultural leadership programme participants since then were now leaders at national and international levels thanks to the experience they gained.

Only a limited number of places are still open for this year’s scheme.

The programme is in two parts. It starts with a four-day residential course from July 1-4, leading to a certificate in intercultural leadership.

The second part is made up of four workshops and a mini-project that lead to an advanced level certificate. Both qualifications are accredited by the internationally recognised Institute of Leadership and Management.

Other benefits from the programme include being able to apply for grants of up to £2,500, joining in networking and mentoring and being able to represent ICLS around the world – in London, Brussels, Jerusalem, Doha and Rio de Janeiro.

Miss Ullah said: “We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals interested in working with others towards social change in their neighbourhoods, communities or the Bradford district.

“We will provide the opportunity to learn new skills, develop confidence in intercultural communication, leadership, conflict resolution, developing new networks and connections locally, nationally and internationally.” Participants will be chosen from a written application and interviews will then be held.

To find out more and to get an application form, e-mail: selina @intercivilization.net. Applications need to be returned by June 3.