KOICA Youth Leaders Program 2026/2027

The KOICA Youth Leaders Program is a leadership, digital transformation, AI, and entrepreneurship development initiative for young professionals in West Africa. It combines online learning, in-country training in Ghana, and a potential fully funded study visit to South Korea for top performers.

World-class training from Korean and African experts; networking with youth leaders from five West African countries; leadership and entrepreneurship development; exposure to AI and emerging technologies; accommodation during local training in Ghana; potential fully funded study visit to South Korea.

Applicants must be between 19 and 34 years old, work in public/private sector or academia, have an interest in leadership, innovation, AI and digital transformation, and be available for training in Ghana; visa eligibility for Ghana and Korea is required.

Submit KOICA documents through regional KOICA office and university documents; await shortlisting and final selection; final selected participants must submit medical certificate; see regional KOICA offices for forms.