Apply: Mo Ibrahim Foundation Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Deadline: 20 November, 2025

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is seeking applications for its Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders.

Benefits

  • Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa), or the ITC (Geneva)
  • Stipend of $100,000
  • Fellows gain both technical and leadership skills, while contributing directly to research and policy design
  • 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

Eligibility

  • Seven years, minimum, of relevant work experience
  • Master’s degree
  • Open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa
  • Must be under the age of 40, or under the age of 45 for women with children

To apply and for more information, click here.

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