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Call for Applications: Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowships 2024

Call for Applications: Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowships 2024

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders.

During their 12-month programmes, Fellows gain both technical and leadership skills, while contributing directly to research and policy design. A special feature of the programme is the opportunity to benefit from the direct mentorship of the heads of the host organisations. 

Fellows also become members of the Now Generation Network (NGN), through which they continue to contribute their skills and insights to building a better Africa.

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

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Leadership Fellowships

Application Deadline20 Oct 2024
Country to studySwitzerland, Uganda
TypeFellowship
SponsorMo Ibrahim Foundation
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of Leadership Fellowships

The Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), or the ITC (Geneva) with an annual stipend of $100,000.

The Ibrahim Scholarships support aspiring African leaders at a number of distinguished academic institutions. The scholarships develop the talent of outstanding young Africans in selected disciplines.


Requirements for Leadership Fellowships Qualification

  • National of an African country
  • Minimum 7 years' of relevant work experience
  • Master’s degree
  • Under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children
  • Any additional criteria as set by the host.

Application Deadline

October 20, 2024

How to Apply

Application process

  • Applications for the 2025 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships will open on Friday, 20 September, 2024.
  • Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.

For more details, visit Mo Ibrahim Foundation website

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