Fellowship Application

Fellowship
Application Form

Application Form

Applications are closed. Thank you for your interest in the Elevate Africa Fellowship.

Important details before you start

The Elevate Africa Fellowship is a leadership program for outstanding mid-career professionals shaping Africa's future. We support leaders with 10-15 years of impactful experience and a proven track record of transformational change across sectors.

Application Opens: 9th January 2026
Closing date: 8th February 2026, 11.59 pm WAT (GMT +1)
Status updates: Shared by February 2026

Before you start

- Review the Fellowship information on the Elevate Africa Fellowship website.
- Be ready to answer both essay and video questions based on your personal and professional journey.
- Save your work regularly using the Save Draft button.
- You may download the application form and draft responses offline: Download DOCX.

Commitment expectations

- Selected Fellows are expected to:
•⁠ ⁠Cover their international flight cost, while Elevate Africa will cover local travel, accommodation and other associated Fellowship cost.
•⁠ ⁠Attend onboarding (virtual) in March 2026.
•⁠ ⁠Fully participate in learning sessions, mentorship/coaching, capstone, and thought leadership between March and November 2026.
•⁠ ⁠Attend three in-person immersives: May (Kigali), August (Nigeria), and late Oct/early Nov (to be announced).
•⁠ ⁠Engage actively with the cohort and alumni community.

- Full participation in learning sessions, mentorship/coaching, capstone, and thought leadership between March and November 2026.

- Attend three in-person immersives: May (Kigali), August (Nigeria), and late Oct/early Nov (to be announced).

- Attend onboarding (virtual) in March 2026.

- Engage actively with the cohort and alumni community.

Eligibility basics

- Minimum 10 years of work experience with measurable impact.
- Demonstrated leadership and pan-African commitment.
- Reliable internet connection and full availability for the program.

Application sections

- Contact Information
- Eligibility Section (required to unlock the rest)
- Impact of Your Work
- Professional/Career Experience
- About You as a Leader
- Terms and Conditions

After you submit

- You will receive a confirmation email.
- Submitted applications cannot be edited.
- Video responses may be shared during onboarding to introduce you and your work.

Support and privacy

- Questions? Email fellowship@weelevateafrica.org.
- Your data stays within the Elevate Africa Fellowship team.
- By applying, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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