Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2026 The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships for African Leaders

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

• 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

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships

• Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000. 
• 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.

Requirements for The Ibrahim 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

How to Apply

Applications for the 2026 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are now open. Details and ho to apply can be found at the following links:

• AfDB
• ITC
• UNECA

Fellowships are open annually 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 Fellowships webpage