Lead- Scholarships

About the Role

Arthan is hiring on behalf of a reputed philanthropic partner organization to onboard a Lead Scholarships . The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and stakeholder engagement for the foundations flagship Scholarship Programme. This is a senior leadership role requiring a deep understanding of the social sector, strong program management skills, and a passion for creating educational opportunities for underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Strategy & Management

Lead and manage the end-to-end application cycle including outreach, application intake, document verification, evaluation, and candidate selection.

• Design and oversee the Scholarship Programme strategy and its effective implementation.

Guide the development and execution of scholar monitoring frameworks.

Drive the disbursement process ensuring timely fund transfers to selected scholars.

Lead the design and execution of scholar and alumni engagement activities.

Collaborate with the communications team to enhance program branding and outreach.

Develop outreach strategies and partnerships to improve candidate access and diversity.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Track success metrics and improve programme delivery based on data insights.

Curate development opportunities for scholars, including mentoring, volunteering, soft skills, and internships.

Ensure timely documentation and reporting of program milestones and impact.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Education

Experience

International exposure in program design or implementation will be an added advantage.

Functional Competencies

Proven ability to lead and manage scholarship or education support initiatives.

Strong program design, operations, and evaluation skills.

Excellent stakeholder engagement, team management, and organizational skills.

Behavioral Competencies

Strategic thinker and proactive leader with strong ownership.

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver results in high-pressure environments.

Comfortable working independently and in cross-cultural, diverse teams.

To Apply :

If you are passionate about educational equity and have a track record in driving high-impact programs, we encourage you to apply. Please share your resume and a brief statement of interest with us.