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Join the 2026 Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship by the African Leadership Academy & the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

By Liberty Okechukwu
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The Umholi We Africa (UwA) Fellowship is your gateway to a career of influence, impact, and service. Fully funded and designed for exceptional young African changemakers, this 12-month fellowship places you directly in high-impact government and policy roles, working alongside ministers, members of parliament, and senior public leaders in your home country.

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When is the Application Deadline:

  • Applications Open: 1 November 2025
  • Applications Close: 30 December 2025
  • Application Evaluation: 5 January – 27 February 2026
  • Pre-Fellowship Training: May 2026

Tell Me About the Fellowship:

The Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship is a fully funded 12-month leadership program for exceptional young African professionals. Fellows are placed in high-impact government and policy roles, working with ministers, members of parliament, and senior public leaders to contribute to national development, governance, and institutional transformation.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

  • Public policy
  • Governance
  • Political leadership
  • Strategic advisory
  • Policy analysis and research

Type:

  • Fully Funded Leadership Fellowship (professional and experiential development program, not a cash award)

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be an African national
  • Be a graduate of either the African Leadership Academy (ALA) or the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
  • Hold at least a bachelor’s degree
  • Have a minimum of 4 years professional experience
  • Demonstrate passion for public service and governance

How Are Applicants Selected?

  • Based on leadership potential, ethical standards, analytical and research skills, and commitment to public service and civic impact.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

  • All African countries

Where will the Fellowship Take Place?

  • In the applicant’s home country, working within government ministries, parliament offices, or senior public sector institutions

How Many Fellowships Are Available?

  • Not specified; depends on placement opportunities each year

What is the Benefit of the Fellowship?

  • Hands-on experience in government and policy roles
  • Participation in research, policy evaluation, project planning, and stakeholder engagement
  • Training, mentorship, and coaching through the AL for Governance network
  • Networking with public leaders, technocrats, and changemakers across Africa
  • Development as an ethical, accountable, and innovative leader

How Long Will the Fellowship Last?

  • 12 months

How to Apply:

  1. Download and complete the official application form.
  2. Submit required documents as outlined in the form.

Visit the Fellowship Webpage for Details:
👉 Umholi we Africa Fellowship

Author

  • Okechukwu Liberty is a Mass Communication graduate and a dedicated content writer for AfterSchoolAfrica. He holds certifications in UK Agent and Counselling, and Ethical Business Practices in International Student Recruitment, equipping him with the expertise to guide students in their academic pursuits abroad.

    He specializes in researching and curating scholarship and empowerment opportunities for students aspiring to study abroad.

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