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Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship For Africans 2026

🏛 Mo Ibrahim Foundation 📍 Worldwide 📅 2026
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About this opportunity

The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship offers a 12-month fellowship program that places fellows in executive offices of partner organisations, with a substantial annual stipend. It aims to identify and mentor outstanding African leaders and provides mentorship and networking opportunities through the Now Generation Network.

Benefits & funding

Annual stipend of $100,000; opportunities for direct mentorship from heads of host organisations; membership in the Now Generation Network; professional development through research and policy design work.

Eligibility

National of an African country with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, a Master’s degree, and under the age of 40 (or 45 for women with children).

How to apply

Visit the fellowship webpage to apply; applications for the relevant cycle open on the stated date.

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