📣 Opportunity Title: Elevate Africa Fellowship 2026 (Cohort II)

Organization: Elevate Africa Fellowship

🌍✨ Brief Introduction
Applications are now open for the Elevate Africa Fellowship 2026 (Cohort II) — a fully funded, 9-month leadership programme designed for exceptional mid-career African professionals who are driving transformational change across the continent. The fellowship empowers emerging pan-African leaders through mentorship, immersive learning experiences, and a high-impact capstone project focused on systemic change in Africa.

🎯 Benefits of the Opportunity

Fellows selected for the Elevate Africa Fellowship will receive:

✔️ Executive leadership development and personalized coaching
✔️ Mentorship from experienced African and global leaders
✔️ Access to a strong and influential pan-African leadership network
✔️ Three in-person immersive experiences (Kigali, Nigeria, and one location TBA)
✔️ Hands-on support to design and implement a high-impact capstone project
✔️ A fully funded programme, with limited travel scholarships available

👤 Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be African professionals

• Have 10+ years of professional experience (mid-career level)

• Demonstrate a strong leadership track record

• Be actively driving or positioned to drive transformational and systemic change in Africa

• Show commitment to pan-African impact through their work or initiatives

📝 Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online via the official application page:

👉 Apply here:
🔗 https://weelevateafrica.org/apply

Applicants will be required to submit information demonstrating their leadership experience, impact journey, and proposed capstone project.

⏰ Deadline

📅 8 February 2026
🕚 11:59 PM (WAT)

Programme Duration:
🗓 March – November 2026

📞 Contact / More Information

🌐 Website & details: https://weelevateafrica.org/apply
📘 Additional updates are available on the Elevate Africa Fellowship LinkedIn page.

💡 Tips for a Successful Application

✔️ Clearly highlight your leadership experience and achievements
✔️ Demonstrate continental or cross-border impact
✔️ Present a strong, realistic capstone project focused on systemic change
✔️ Be clear about how the fellowship aligns with your long-term leadership journey
✔️ Apply early and review your application carefully before submission

✨ If you are a mid-career African leader ready to scale your impact, this opportunity is for you.