Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership 2026

The Fellowship supports aspirational public health leaders in Africa to acquire advanced skills to strategize, manage and lead public health programmes that will transform public health on the continent. Fellows admitted will lead and contribute to the implementation of the Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda and the new public health order for Africa and help shape the next generation of leaders.

Since its launch, the fellowship has graduated 84 Fellows from over 34 African countries, with many now leading transformative initiatives, authoring books, creating cross-border partnerships, and one even serving as a Minister of Government.

• Table of Content
• About African Union
• African Union Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of African Union Fellowship
• Requirements for African Union Fellowship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for African Union Fellowship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

African Union Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of African Union Fellowship

• Full access to digital and residential learning resources.
• Travel, insurance, daily allowances during residential placements.
• Software support for online learning.

Requirements for African Union Fellowship Qualification

• Citizen of an African Union Member State.
• Postgraduate degree in a public health related field.
• 10+ years professional experience after Master’s degree.
• Full-time employment in a public or private health institution.
• Demonstrated or potential leadership capacity.
• Senior public health professionals from AU Member States with backgrounds in One Health, human medicine, sexual & reproductive health, public mental health, animal health, finance, health policy, epidemiology, and related fields.

Interview date, Process and Venue for African Union Fellowship

• Selection is conducted by an independent committee of experts from the African Union Commission, Africa CDC, and global partners. The process upholds equal opportunity principles to ensure representation of women and underrepresented groups.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online and include:

• Employer support letter confirming full participation.
• Two recommendation letters.
• Personal statement (max 400 words) demonstrating public health commitment and vision.
• Leadership challenge project proposal (max 400 words).

Incomplete submissions and email applications will not be considered.

For more information, kindly visit African Union webpage.