Explain your motivation
Connect your interest to a real question, challenge or ambition.
Next cohort interest
Your ideas deserve a stronger foundation.
Cohort 3 is already underway. Join the interest list for the next Free Market Fellowship and we will let you know when applications reopen.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
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We are looking for curious people ready to think, engage and build.
Strong applicants usually show a clear motivation, evidence of curiosity, commitment to the learning process and a credible intention to apply what they learn in their work, community or public life.
Show your context
Describe what you have observed in your community, profession or country.
Demonstrate commitment
Be ready for live sessions, readings, reflections, assignments and a capstone.
Think beyond graduation
Show how you might apply the learning through a project, publication, dialogue or initiative.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN APPLICATIONS OPEN
The application pathway.
Apply
Tell us about your motivation, context, experience and how you hope to use the fellowship.
Review
The selection team assesses fit, clarity, commitment and potential.
Decision
Successful applicants receive admission and onboarding information.
Begin
Fellows enter orientation, structured learning and capstone preparation.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Application FAQ
Emerging African leaders, including students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, advocates, creatives and community builders who can commit to the learning and capstone requirements.
No. The programme is non-partisan and focuses on conceptual clarity, evidence, dialogue, economic freedom and practical leadership.
Yes. Every fellow completes an applied project such as a dialogue, article, media piece, discussion circle or local collaboration.
The core programme is delivered virtually, with localised in-person activations where appropriate.