African Conservation and Climate Leadership Opportunities 2026: Fellowships and Scholarships for Youth

The African Leadership Fellowships provide a leadership course hosted by the London School of Economics, designed for African leaders to engage with high-level academic thinking and policy ideas. The three-week intensive programme combines lectures, debates and seminars on leadership and international affairs/development studies. Bursaries are available to cover some or all elements of participation, including course fees, accommodation, flights and a stipend, with alumni network membership after completion.

Fellowships with multi-month durations (e.g., 9–10 months) and a full secondary school scholarship for Kenyan recipients; outcomes include leadership development and professional development in conservation and policy domains.

Eligible Africa-wide applicants for the fellowships; specific country lists apply for each opportunity (e.g., Geospatial Leaders Fellowship lists Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, DRC, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Senegal, Tunisia, Kenya; WALL fellowships are open to all 54 African countries; Young Conservation Heroes Scholarship requires Kenya-based applicants from listed counties).

Applications require an application form, personal statements, two references, academic transcripts, CV and proof of English ability; reference from current employer and an academic or professional reference are required.