OpenFellowshipAfrica

Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships

Mo Ibrahim Foundation (hosted at AfDB, UNECA and ITC)

Amount or benefit
Stipend of $100,000 for a 12-month programme
Deadline
20 Nov 202633 days left
2027 Fellowship applications open until 20 November 2026; apply via each host organisation
Who can apply
Nationals of an African country under 40 (45 for women with children) with at least 7 years of relevant work experience and a master’s degree, plus any criteria set by the host institution.
Location rule
African nationals (Nigeria eligible)
Applicant type
Individual
Stage
Not applicable
Sectors
Governance & civicBusiness & entrepreneurship
Notes
Fellows work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or ITC (Geneva).