Apply for the Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship 2025 ($100,000 Stipend)

Ugo Chinedu

3 months ago

The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship is a 12-month program designed to support the professional development of future African leaders. Emerging leaders from every part of Africa are invited to apply for the 2025 cohort of the MIF Fellowship and utilize the opportunity.

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It is a flagship initiative of the Foundation, and it is focused on equipping fellows with technical and leadership skills that will enable them to contribute significantly to the research and policy design of their host institutions. Past MIF Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, including research and advisory work in economics, trade, development, conflict resolution, and peace studies. The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship is hinged on driving positive change and igniting innovations across the African continent by ensuring that the next generations of African leaders are provided with practical work experience at renowned international institutions.

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The fellows will be hosted in the following institutions

The African Development Bank
International Trade Centre
United Economic Commission for Africa

These institutions will host fellows and offer them the opportunity to learn and play key roles in senior management teams working across the continent. Also, the Fellows will gain tailored mentorship from world leaders in diverse fields and gain insights to sharpen their leadership skills.

To be eligible for the program

The applicant must be a citizen of an African country.
The applicant should have a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience.
The applicant should have a master’s degree.
The applicant should be under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children.

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Some of the benefits of the program include

Fellows will be presented a platform to significantly contribute to impactful policies and projects.
It is a unique networking opportunity with influential organizations and individuals.
A generous $100,000 stipend to support living expenses during the program.

The deadline for applications is November 20, 2024. Click HERE to apply.

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