Registration for Accreditation in 2026 is now open.
On completion of all three modules of the Foróige Leadership for Life programme, participants are eligible to graduate with a Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action, which is awarded by the University of Galway. This is a very unique opportunity for participants to earn a University recognised qualification, before they even consider going to third level education. Having this qualification will show prospective employers that participants have demonstrated a commitment to their own development and leadership potential. This is a wonderful achievement to be able to include in a CV or application form.
Check out the Leadership for Life Graduation video
Requirements for University of Galway registration
- Be aged 16 or over on 1st January 2026.
- Provide your PPS number.
- Have proof of identity. This can be a birth cert or passport. You will need to upload a photo of one of these to the registration form.
- Have completed, or be planning to complete, Module 1 & 2 of the programme.
- Provide details of a mentor who will support you through the Module 3 project.
Participants can register for the accreditation now by clicking this Registration Form. The registration form will remain open until Saturday 31st January 2026. Participants will only be eligible to graduate in November 2026 if they are registered by this date.
Choosing your Mentor
You must have a mentor identified prior to registering for accreditation. They should be a trained facilitator of the Foróige Leadership for Life Programme and be happy to grade your module 3 project and work. You should ideally choose your facilitator from Module 1 or Module 2, or another trained facilitator. Before you complete the registration form, contact the person you wish to be your mentor and confirm with them that they are happy to do so. For further information or queries please contact [email protected]
Key Dates
Dates for Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action 2026
Steps
- Registration opens for Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action in November 2026
- Registration closes for Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action on 31 January 2026
- Final balance of payment of the 300 euro fee due on 2 April 2026
- Deadline for submission of Module 1 and 2 grades on 7 May 2026 and 20 April 2026 for Schools
- All Module 3 projects to be completed and grades submitted by mentors by 8 June 2026 and 22 May 2026 for Schools
- Random samples of work requested by Foróige for external grading on 22 June 2026 and 8 June 2026 for Schools
- Final sign off of all grades by the external examiner at the end of July 2026
- Transcripts of individual results sent from the University of Galway by post in October 2026
- Graduation ceremony at the University of Galway in November 2026
The dates for schools are slightly earlier due to the fact that they close for the summer months and facilitators may need to be contacted in relation to samples of participants’ work.
There is a bursary that can be applied for to aid those that are most deserving with reaching the accreditation fee. To find out more about the Bursary, or to access the application form, please email [email protected].
