AWF-Wall Leadership and Management Fellowship
A nine-month, fully funded fellowship for young African conservation professionals to develop scientific leadership and management skills through workshops, mentorship, and practical placements.
Funder: African Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fully funded: covers travel, accommodation, and stipend for nine-month fellowship
Summary: A nine-month fellowship for young African conservation professionals to build transformational leadership and management skills through workshops, mentorship, placements, and networking.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and may change.
Description
The AWF-Wall Leadership and Management Fellowship is a nine-month, fully funded program designed for young African professionals working in the conservation sector. The fellowship emphasizes the development of self-leadership, team leadership, and organizational leadership skills, with the goal of preparing emerging leaders to drive systemic impact on environmental issues across Africa. Participants engage in tailored workshops, receive innovation mentorship, undertake placements with established conservation leaders, and benefit from extensive networking opportunities. The program is a flagship initiative of the African Wildlife Foundation’s youth leadership portfolio, aiming to cultivate the next generation of African conservation leaders through practical training and hands-on experience.
