Elevate Africa Fellowship for Young Professionals

Are you a young leader in Africa with 10-15 years of experience in your profession? The Elevate Africa Fellowship program is specifically designed for you. It is designed to empower and support professionals like you who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to driving positive change in their communities, industries, and Africa at large.

The Elevate Africa Fellowship would help you to refine your leadership capabilities and amplify your contributions to Africa’s development. Have you made a tangible difference in your sector? This could be in governance, arts, business, civil society, academia, media, technology, or other critical areas. Do you lead your team effectively and have a deep passion for influencing Africa’s narrative, solving its challenges, and driving transformational change across diverse communities and industries? Then this is your chance to apply for this special program.

More details regarding this fellowship program below:

Fellowship Structure

The Elevate Africa Fellowship offers a multifaceted learning experience designed to elevate leadership capacity and foster collaboration. The program is structured around the following key components:

• Learning Workshops and Sessions: Engage in immersive, culturally-relevant, hands-on workshops led by experienced African leaders. These modules and sessions are focused on three pillars: leadership development, catalytic innovations, and narrative transformation within an African context. Expect instructor-led sessions along with peer-led case reviews and exclusive fireside conversations with experts, African royalties, and global leaders.
• Peer Learning and Networking: Fellows benefit from peer-to-peer and intergenerational interactions, sharing diverse perspectives and solutions. This creates a collaborative environment where fellows can learn from each other and build lasting relationships across sectors. Fellows have the exclusive opportunity of being exposed to captains of industries, and of course His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR and Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III.
• Capstone Leadership Projects: Each fellow undertakes a high-impact project of their choosing, designed to tackle a significant challenge within their sector or community. These projects are monitored and reviewed to ensure real-world applicability and impact, as well as their potential to elevate the narratives focused on Africa.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Personalized mentorship and coaching sessions provide tailored guidance, helping fellows refine their leadership style and accelerate their personal and professional growth.
• Alumni Engagement: Upon completion of the fellowship, fellows join an exclusive network of African leaders, gaining continued access to resources, collaboration opportunities, and platforms for thought leadership.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ideal fellows will be mid-career professionals aged between 25-45 with 10-15 years experience in their respective fields and a solid track record of leadership and excellence. We are open to any sectors and are flexible with the age and years of experience, so far you have a track-record of growth, impact, and excellence.
• Must be of African descent. You can be resident outside of Africa, but demonstrate commitment to the continent;
• Demonstrated leadership in professional or community settings, with a clear track record of making a positive impact. Your conviction, identity, values, and passions exemplify transformative leadership;
• Demonstrated dedication to social change and community development, showcasing a passion for improving the lives of others. You are a strong advocate in a connected and collaborative Africa;
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment. You demonstrate an ability to think in systems and dream big;
• Candidates should exhibit a desire to grow as leaders and contribute to their communities and sectors through the fellowship experience;
• Potential candidates are able to demonstrate how they contribute to influencing, shaping, and promoting the positive narratives about the continent.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

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