About Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is inviting applications for the 2024 Leadership Foundation program.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship was established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders.
During their 12-month programs, 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 organizations.
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.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship offers the opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), or the ITC (Geneva) with an annual stipend of $100,000.
Fellowship Summary
- Value: $100,000
- Type: Fellowships, Trainings
- Country to study: Abidjan
- Sponsor: Mo Ibrahim Foundation
- Duration: 12 months
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Benefits: $100,000 Annual Stipend, Training
- Applications opens: September 20, 2024
- Deadline: October 20, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship, you must:
- Be 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.
Benefits of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship
- 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.
How to Apply
- Applications for the Mo 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.
- Click on the button below to visit the fellowship webpage.
Deadline: 20th October, 2024.
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