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Deadline: October 31, 2026
The Umholi We Africa (UwA) Fellowship is your gateway to a career of influence, impact, and service. Fully funded and designed for exceptional young African changemakers, this 12-month fellowship places you directly in high-impact government and policy roles, working alongside ministers, members of parliament, and senior public leaders in your home country. Read Also: PalmPay Flagship Scholarship Programme 2025 for Bayero University Kano (BUK) Students — ₦500,000 Award for 20 Students The US and Canada are losing international students to Asia and Europe
Eligibility: Applicants must: Be an African national. Be a graduate of the African Leadership Academy (ALA) or a graduate of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Hold at least a university degree. Have at least 4 years of professional experience. Demonstrate a passion for public service. Aspire to pursue political or policy leadership roles. Demonstrate strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills.
How to apply: Applicants should download and complete the application form provided by Africa Career Networks and submit their application before the 31 October 2026 deadline.
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The Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship is a fully funded, 12-month leadership fellowship for exceptional young African changemakers. It places selected fellows in high-impact government and policy roles in their home countries, where they work alongside ministers, members of parliament, and senior public leaders.
The fellowship is designed to provide practical experience in governance, policymaking, public service, and institutional transformation. Fellows support public sector leaders through research, data collection, policy analysis, project management, communications, and strategic planning while receiving leadership training and mentorship.
The programme is run by AL for Governance and Africa Career Networks, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Fully funded leadership and public service fellowship.
Be an African national.
Be a graduate of the African Leadership Academy (ALA) or a graduate of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Hold at least a university degree.
Have at least 4 years of professional experience.
Demonstrate a passion for public service.
Aspire to pursue political or policy leadership roles.
Demonstrate strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills.
Show a commitment to ethical leadership, governance, and institutional transformation.
The source states that applications will be evaluated between January and February 2027. It does not provide detailed selection criteria or a specific selection process beyond the eligibility requirements and application evaluation period.
The fellowship is open to African nationals. The source does not provide a specific list of eligible African countries.
Fellows are placed in government and policy roles in their home countries, working with ministers, members of parliament, and senior public sector leaders.
The fellowship also includes pre-fellowship training and ongoing leadership development through the AL for Governance network.
The source does not specify the number of fellows to be selected for Cohort 5.
Fully funded participation.
A 12-month placement in government or policy roles.
Practical experience working alongside ministers, members of parliament, and senior public leaders.
Experience in research, data collection, policy analysis, project management, communications, and strategic planning.
Leadership training.
Mentorship.
Ongoing coaching through the AL for Governance network.
Opportunities to contribute to national development and institutional transformation.
Exposure to public service and policymaking.
The fellowship lasts 12 months.
Applicants should download and complete the application form provided by Africa Career Networks and submit their application before the 31 October 2026 deadline.
Be an African national. Be a graduate of the African Leadership Academy (ALA) or a graduate of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Hold at least a university degree. Have at least 4 years of professional experience. Demonstrate a passion for public service. Aspire to pursue political or policy leadership roles. Demonstrate strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills. Show a commitment to ethical leadership, governance, and institutional transformation.
The source states that applications will be evaluated between January and February 2027. It does not provide detailed selection criteria or a specific selection process beyond the eligibility requirements and application evaluation period.
The fellowship is open to African nationals. The source does not provide a specific list of eligible African countries.
Applicants should download and complete the application form provided by Africa Career Networks and submit their application before the 31 October 2026 deadline.
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