Explain your motivation
Connect your interest in the fellowship to a real question, challenge or ambition.
2026 Cohort 3
Your ideas deserve structure. Your leadership deserves depth.
Applications are open until 23 August 2026. Prepare a thoughtful application that explains what you hope to learn, build or change.
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A strong application is specific, reflective and honest.
The selection team is looking for evidence of curiosity, commitment and a credible plan to use the learning.
Show your context
Describe what you have observed in your community, profession or country.
Demonstrate commitment
Be clear about your ability to attend sessions, complete readings and submit assignments.
Think beyond graduation
Share how you might apply the learning through a project, publication, dialogue or initiative.
What happens next
The application pathway.
Submit
Complete the online application before the deadline.
Review
The selection team assesses fit, clarity, commitment and potential.
Decision
Successful applicants receive admission and onboarding information.
Begin
Fellows enter orientation, core 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.