AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program
The AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program provides fully funded fellowships for young Africans to develop advanced skills in conservation science, policy, and leadership through practical training and mentorship.
Funder: African Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fully funded fellowship: covers travel, accommodation, data stipend, and mentorship; 15 fellows selected per cohort; duration: 9 months.
Summary: Fellowships for young African professionals to develop leadership and policy skills in conservation science, management, and biodiversity governance.
Key Information: Only African nationals aged 20–35 with relevant experience or education are eligible; commitment to full participation required.
Description
The AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program, offered by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), provides two main fellowship tracks for young African professionals interested in conservation: the Policy Fellowship and the Leadership and Management Fellowship. Both are designed to build a new generation of African leaders in conservation science, policy, and management through intensive, hands-on, and fully funded experiences.
- Policy Fellowship: Focuses on international biodiversity governance, negotiation skills, and policy formulation. Fellows participate in workshops (virtual and in-person), policymaking conferences, policy brief writing, and networking.
- Leadership and Management Fellowship: A nine-month intensive program centered on transformational leadership and management skills for systemic impact in conservation. Fellows engage in tailored workshops, innovation mentorship, organizational placements, and professional networking.
Both fellowships emphasize practical experience, mentorship, and peer connections, preparing participants to drive change in conservation and environmental governance across Africa.
