EUI School of Transnational Governance 2022 Young African Leaders Programme

The Young African Leadership Programme is aimed at mid-career African public servants, journalists, entrepreneurs and civil society leaders. The School of Transnational Governance (STG) is looking for applicants with a keen interest in pan-African issues, including peace, security and governance; gender and inclusiveness; migration and mobility; education, science, and skills development. Other issues on the programme’s agenda are climate change and resilience; the private sector, trade and investments; technology and digital transformation; and public health.

The African fellows will participate in applied policy and academic workshops, training and skills development sessions, high-level interactive lectures, study visits and field trips in Europe. Applications for the paid fellowships are open until 7 April 2022. Selected fellows are expected in Florence, Italy, in September 2022.

• Table of Content
• About EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG)
• Young African Leaders Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Young African Leaders Programme
• Requirements for Young African Leaders Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Young African Leaders Programme

Application Deadline	07 Apr 2022
Country to study	Italy
Type	Training
Sponsor	EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Young African Leaders Programme

• The basic grant is € 2,500 per month.
• Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the grant will be fixed at a lower rate depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
• If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant.

Requirements for Young African Leaders Programme Qualification

The EUI School of Transnational Governance (EUI/STG) Young African Leaders Programme targets mid-career, high potential policy-makers, diplomats, and professionals from Africa, working in national and local authorities, regional, continental, international organisations and development partners, civil society organisations, academia, media and private sector, in Africa. More precisely, the Programme is open to young female and male professionals, mid-career and executives alike, who are nationals of African countries, residing in Africa and are under the age of forty-five.

Application Deadline

April 7, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG) on apply.eui.eu to apply

Before you apply, please carefully read the Young African Leaders Programme web pages where you can find detailed information about the application process and eligibility criteria, and make sure that you provide the correct documents and information in your application.

You need to ensure that your application and all required documents, including the contact details of your referee, are submitted by 7 April 2022 midnight (23:59 Italian time) in order for it to be considered.

For more details, visit EUI website.