EAC Youth Fellowship 2026 – 4th Cohort

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YouLead Africa (delivered with MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and the East African Community Secretariat) Worldwide 2026

Information

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.

Benefits

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

Eligibility

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.

Application

Apply through the YouLead Africa application portal.

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

OrganiserYouLead Africa (delivered with MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and the East African Community Secretariat)

LocationWorldwide

Open toOpen to citizens of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda (EAC Partner States).

Age18–35 years

Open to all subjects Social Sciences

Other editions of this programme

2026 Lead(H)er Fellowship 4th Cohort: Call for Applications
Deadline December 20, 2024

2026 EAC Youth Fellowship 2026 for Emerging East African Leaders
Deadline September 7, 2026

2025 Lead(H)er Fellowship 2025 for Young Women in Africa (Cohort…
Deadline December 20, 2024

2025 YouLead East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2025
Deadline August 20, 2025

2024 East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2024
Deadline August 30, 2024

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