Future Leaders Programme
Ignite Purpose. Equip Change-Makers.
Our Flagship Summer Induction Programme
Since 2017, the Future Leaders Programme has empowered passionate young students to harness their talents, stretch their perspectives, and lead with conviction. Over three immersive summer weeks, participants engage deeply with their identities, talents and perspectives in the context of social and civic challenges of Bermuda, through seminars, fieldwork, mentorship, and service - gaining the skills, connections, and confidence to drive meaningful change at home and abroad.
What It Is
The Future Leaders Programme is an intensive, immersive leadership development experience for students aged 13–17 in Bermuda. Delivered over three transformative weeks each summer, the programme equips young people with the mindset, skills, and community awareness to become agents of positive change - locally and globally.
Combining academic seminars, experiential learning, and community engagement, the programme challenges participants to explore issues such as social justice, identity, leadership, and systemic inequality. Through study, service, mentorship and critical dialogue, students gain the tools to lead with purpose and clarity in an increasingly complex world.
Programme Overview
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Age Group: 13 - 17 years old
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Duration: 3 weeks (July or August)
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Format: In-person, full-time
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Location: Bermuda College
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Cost: Free of charge for accepted students
Core Programme Components
Academic Study
Participants receive a course reader curated by the Programme Director, including government reports, research papers, and academic texts from Bermuda and beyond. Each reading session is paired with group discussion to foster critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and independent conclusion-drawing.
Field Experiences
Academic concepts are grounded in real-world learning via site visits, community engagements, and interviews with leaders, professionals, and public figures. Topics covered include service, crime & inequality, identity, leadership, social justice and taking action. Partners have included the Salvation Army, Chewstick Foundation, Department of the Judiciary, among others.
Mentorship, Dialogue & Reflection
Students are introduced to community mentors and organisations, participate in guided conversations, and receive leadership and public speaking support throughout the programme.
Community Service
Each participant completes a service component (minimum community service hours) working with local nonprofits, contributing to tangible impact in Bermuda communities.
How to Join
The Future Leaders Programme accepts a limited number of students each year through two application pathways:
1. School Nominations
Half of all places are reserved for students nominated by participating schools across the island. Interested students should speak with their school counsellor or administration to express interest.
2. Public Applications
The remaining slots are open to the public via an online application.
Applications typically open in May. To stay informed, we encourage students, parents, and educators to join our mailing list for announcements, deadlines, and eligibility details.
Programme Impact & Reach
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101+ youth inducted as Future Leaders since launch
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72+ co‑curricular & academic hours per student
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43+ community mentors & partner organisations engaged
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18 minimum community service hours per student
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Endorsements and testimonials from parents, alumni, and community leaders highlight the depth, relevance, and transformative nature of the experience
Future Leaders at the Commonwealth Youth Awards
In 2019, Future Leaders made history when the programme was highlighted on the global stage through a nomination for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. The Awards celebrate leaders of innovative youth-led initiatives driving progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, drawing over 500 nominations from 45 countries. Four finalists were selected in each region, with Programme Founder Ryan Robinson Perinchief named a finalist under Goal #4: Quality Education.
Linked directly to the impact of the Future Leaders Programme, this recognition marked a national milestone - the first time someone from Bermuda or any Overseas Territory had been shortlisted for a Commonwealth Youth Award. The ceremony was held in London in 2019 and underscored the programme’s value in using education, service, and social awareness to empower young people as active agents of change.