The Young African Leadership Programme is aimed at mid-career African public servants, journalists, entrepreneurs and civil society leaders. The School of Transnational Governance (STG) is looking for applicants with a keen interest in pan-African issues, including peace, security and governance; gender and inclusiveness; migration and mobility; education, science, and skills development. Other issues on the programme’s agenda are climate change and resilience; the private sector, trade and investments; technology and digital transformation; and public health.
The African fellows will participate in applied policy and academic workshops, training and skills development sessions, high-level interactive lectures, study visits and field trips in Europe. Applications for the paid fellowships are open until 7 April 2022. Selected fellows are expected in Florence, Italy, in September 2022.
About EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG)
The EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG) delivers teaching and high-level training in the methods, knowledge, skills and practice of governance beyond the State. Based within the European University Institute in Florence, the School brings the worlds of academia and policy-making together in an effort to navigate a context, both inside and outside Europe, where policy-making increasingly transcends national borders. We offer Executive Training Seminars for experienced professionals and a Policy Leaders Fellowship for early- and mid-career inno... read more
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Young African Leaders Programme
| Application Deadline | 07 Apr 2022 |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Young African Leaders Programme
- The basic grant is € 2,500 per month.
- Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the grant will be fixed at a lower rate depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
- If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant.
Requirements for Young African Leaders Programme Qualification
The EUI School of Transnational Governance (EUI/STG) Young African Leaders Programme targets mid-career, high potential policy-makers, diplomats, and professionals from Africa, working in national and local authorities, regional, continental, international organisations and development partners, civil society organisations, academia, media and private sector, in Africa. More precisely, the Programme is open to young female and male professionals, mid-career and executives alike, who are nationals of African countries, residing in Africa and are under the age of forty-five.
Application Deadline
April 7, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG) on apply.eui.eu to applyBefore you apply, please carefully read the Young African Leaders Programme web pages where you can find detailed information about the application process and eligibility criteria, and make sure that you provide the correct documents and information in your application.
You need to ensure that your application and all required documents, including the contact details of your referee, are submitted by 7 April 2022 midnight (23:59 Italian time) in order for it to be considered.
For more details, visit EUI website.
