The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 2025 ($100,000 Stipend)

Applications are open for the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 2025. Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships

Opportunity Details

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000. 

During their 12-month programmes, Fellows gain both technical and leadership skills, while contributing directly to research and policy design. A special feature of the programme is the opportunity to benefit from the direct mentorship of the heads of the host organisations. 

Fellows also become members of the Now Generation Network (NGN), through which they continue to contribute their skills and insights to building a better Africa.

Benefits of The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships

  • Fellows receive a $100,000 stipend.

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Requirements

Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.

Eligibility criteria

  • National of an African country
  • Minimum 7 years' of relevant work experience
  • Master’s degree
  • Under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children
  • Any additional criteria as set by the host.

 

Application Date and Process

Application details

AfDB

  • Fellowship details (EN)
  • Fellowship details (FR)
  • Application Link (EN)
  • Application Link  (FR)

UNECA

  • Fellowship details (EN)
  • Fellowship details (FR)

ITC

Scholarship Application Portal

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