Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2027 for Young African Leaders

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2027 is a fully funded leadership program for young African leaders who have lost one or both parents. It provides financial support for international university degrees, leadership training, and ongoing development to prepare Scholars to contribute to sub-Saharan Africa. The program includes tuition, accommodation, travel costs, and other necessary fees, with the aim of enabling recipients to pursue master's-level study abroad, followed by return to Africa to drive positive change.

Financial support for international university degrees, leadership training, and development opportunities to become change-makers in Africa.

Applicants must have lost one or both parents, be a citizen of a listed African country, have completed a bachelor’s degree (or be in the final year of a bachelor’s program), and be fluent in French with strong academic performance.

Submit required documents (passport/ID, academic records, death certificate for parent(s), transcripts, and other specified materials) as part of the application.