The Ibrahim 2021 Leadership Fellowships for Africans

he Ibrahim Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the AfDB, UNECA or the ITC with an annual stipend of $100,000 to fellows.

The Fellowships form a selective programme designed to mentor future African leaders. The annual programme seeks to deepen and broaden the growing network of impact which continues to contribute to the skills and learning opportunities to better the African continent.

• Table of Content
• About Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships
• Requirements for The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Mo Ibrahim Foundation

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is an African foundation, established in 2006 with one focus: the critical importance of governance and leadership in Africa. It is our conviction that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens. The Foundation is a non-grant making and non-fundraising organisation. It focusses on defining, assessing and enhancing governance and leadership in Africa through four main initiatives:... continue reading

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships

Up to $100,000 

Requirements for The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Qualification

• Applicants must be a national of an African country passionate about making a change as a leader.
• Applicants must have obtained a master’s degree in their chosen field of endeavours.
• Applicants must be under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children.
• Applicants must possess any additional criteria as set by the host.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership and academic potentials with proven track record.
• Applicants must be willing to take up challenges th

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants are to visit the official application website of the fellowship when it officially opens on the 12th of August, 2020 and complete the online application. Applicants must make available all the required supporting documents. 

For more details, visit Mo Ibrahim Foundation website.