East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2026

The EAC Youth Fellowship is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young people in regional integration and leadership within the East African Community (EAC). This fellowship aims to harness the potential of youth and promote their active participation in shaping the future of the region. By offering mentorship, capacity-building activities, and networking opportunities, the EAC Youth Fellowship seeks to nurture the next generation of leaders committed to regional cooperation and development.

• Table of Content
• About East African Community (EAC)
• East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship
• Requirements for East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About East African Community (EAC)

The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of 7 Partner States: The Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The EAC is home to an estimated 283.7 million citizens, of which over 30% is urban population. With a land area of 4.8 million square kilometres and a combined Gross Domestic Product of US$ 305.3 billion, its realisation bears great strategic and geopolit...... continue reading

East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	Training
Sponsor	East African Community (EAC)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship

• Engage with experienced mentors who will provide guidance, support and apprenticeship throughout the fellowship.
•  Fellows may also receive a stipend or allowances to cover their expenses during the fellowship period the details of which will be disclosed to selected participants.
• Gain access to a network of professionals, policymakers, and fellow youth leaders from across the EAC region
• Gain access to a network of professionals, policymakers, and fellow youth leaders from across the EAC region

Requirements for East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship Qualification

• Applicant should be 18-35 years 
• Applicant should be from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia and The Democratic Republic of Congo
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Strong demonstrated leadership potential is required. Additional qualifications related to regional integration, leadership, business, economic governance or relevant fields are highly valued

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to East African Community (EAC) on mstcdc.or.tz to apply