EAC Youth Fellowship 2026 – 4th Cohort

The EAC Youth Fellowship is a regional leadership programme for young people from East African Community Partner States that builds leadership capabilities, regional networks and practical knowledge to contribute to positive change. The programme offers mentorship, capacity development, peer learning and exposure to regional institutions and processes. Participants explore themes such as regional integration, governance, entrepreneurship, climate justice, digital transformation and the green transition.

Mentorship, capacity development, peer learning, regional networking and exposure to regional institutions and processes; strengthened leadership and professional skills.

Young people aged 18–35 who are citizens of any of the eight EAC Partner States: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Apply through the YouLead Africa application portal.