Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans 2026

The Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme is a highly selective, merit-based initiative inspired by the enduring legacy of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. It is built for young leaders who demonstrate principled governance, intellectual rigour, and a commitment to human development.

Fellows engage in collaborative learning, mentorship, and leadership practice that prepares them to shape a more inclusive, prosperous future across Africa and the diaspora.

• Table of Content
• About Obafemi Awolowo Foundation
• Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans
• Aim and Benefits of Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans
• Requirements for Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Obafemi Awolowo Foundation

Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans

Aim and Benefits of Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans

Fellows engage in collaborative learning, mentorship, and leadership practice that prepares them to shape a more inclusive, prosperous future across Africa and the diaspora.

Requirements for Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans Qualification

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Age 20-35 years
• From Africa, the Caribbean, or the African diaspora
• Show strong leadership potential, integrity, and service orientation
• Be available for the full programme durationf

Interview date, Process and Venue for Obafemi Awolowo Future Leaders Fellowship Programme for Africans

Programme Structure

• Commencement: October 4, 2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Schedule: Saturdays, 6:00pm – 10:00pm (Nigeria Time, WAT – UTC+1)
• Format: Virtual sessions, interactive workshops, mentorship, and cohort collaboration
• Commitment: 4 hours per week

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more Information, visit Obafemi Awolowo Foundation Fellowship webpage