Future Africa Fellowship
Empowering young African leaders for transformative change.
Overview
The Future Africa Fellowship is an 8-month virtual learning experience designed for young African leaders and social innovators committed to advancing the political and economic development of the African continent. The program develops a community of passionate, knowledgeable young Africans equipped with frameworks for understanding African political economy and engaging in development reforms from a pan-African perspective.
Investment focus
The Future Africa Fellowship aims to empower young African leaders by providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in political and economic development. It focuses on understanding African political economy and fostering innovative solutions to development challenges across the continent.
Program details
Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to African development and policy innovation. Highlight relevant experiences and a passion for understanding political economy in your application.
Who it is for
The fellowship targets African citizens aged 21-30 who hold university degrees, demonstrate academic achievement, and show a commitment to engaging in development reforms and policy innovation.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Future Africa FellowshipAdmissions and application
Applications for the Future Africa Fellowship open annually in February. Interested candidates can apply through the Future Africa website.
Benefits
Fellowship participants benefit from network expansion, publishing opportunities, professional recommendations, leadership development, and a foundation for careers in African development, policy, entrepreneurship, or investment.
Timeline
The program runs from April through November each year, with the 2024 cohort starting on April 6 and ending on November 30.
How to go about it
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Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
The fellowship does not provide any financial compensation or stipend to participants.
Questions about this program
Who can apply for the Future Africa Fellowship?
The fellowship is open to African citizens aged 21-30 with university degrees.
Is there a cost to participate?
No, the fellowship is free of charge.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Future Africa Fellowship
Future Africa identifies Muthoni Kahuho as a member of its 2022 Fellowship cohort.
Source: Accountability and Transparency in Kenyan Health Sector | Future AfricaSamantha Katsande says her participation ran from April 2023 to January 2024; this is her personal account, not a uniform cohort schedule.
Source: Samantha Katsande: My Journey with the Future Africa Fellows ProgramFuture Africa published Muthoni Kahuho's article about accountability in Kenya's health sector on August 4, 2023.
Source: Accountability and Transparency in Kenyan Health Sector | Future AfricaFuture Africa identifies Fellowship director Dinah Achola as an alumna of its 2022 class.
Source: Dinah Achola | Future AfricaTetsekela Anyiam-Osigwe's teaching page reports teaching Politics and Public Policy in Africa within the Future Africa Fellowship in 2020-2021.
Source: Tetsekela Anyiam-Osigwe - TeachingfundsforNGOs' March 2023 notice gives December 2, 2023 as the advertised cohort end.
Source: 2023 Cohort Announcement - fundsforNGOs
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