Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program 2025

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are a 12-month programme designed to support the professional development of future African leaders. The Fellowship programme invites emerging leaders from across Africa to apply to join the 2025 cohort of MIF Fellows and make the most of this opportunity.

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation that equips Fellows with technical and leadership skills and enables them to contribute directly to research and policy design at their host institutions. Past MIF Fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds, including research and advisory work in economics, trade, development, peace studies and conflict resolution. The programme aims to drive positive change and ignite innovation across Africa by providing the next generation of African leaders with practical work experience at renowned international institutions.

• Table of Content
• About Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Leadership Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Leadership Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Leadership Fellowship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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

Leadership Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of Leadership Fellowship Program

• Immersive and hands-on experience within influential African institutions
• Direct mentorship from world leaders and domain experts
• A platform to contribute to impactful projects and policies
• Networking opportunities with influential individuals and organizations
• A generous stipend of $100,000 to support living expenses during the Fellowship

Requirements for Leadership Fellowship Program 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
• Note: Additional criteria set by the host organisations may apply. Please refer to individual specifications for further detail

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Mo Ibrahim Foundation website