AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program
The AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program offers fully funded fellowships for young African professionals to develop advanced skills in conservation policy, leadership, and management through immersive training and mentorship.
Funder: African Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Leadership & Management Fellowship) | February 2027 (Policy Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Fully funded fellowships; covers travel, accommodation, stipends, and all program costs for selected fellows (typically 15–17 per cohort).
Summary: Empowers young African professionals with hands-on training, mentorship, and leadership development in conservation policy and management.
Key Information: For African nationals aged 20–35; application materials and eligibility vary by fellowship track.
Description
The AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program, run by the African Wildlife Foundation, offers two highly competitive, fully funded fellowships for young African professionals committed to advancing conservation and environmental governance across the continent. The program consists of the AWF-Wall Policy Fellowship, which focuses on international biodiversity governance and policy negotiation, and the AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship, which develops transformational leadership and management skills for systemic impact in conservation organizations. Both fellowships provide immersive experiences through workshops, mentorship, networking, and real-world placements, preparing fellows for influential roles in conservation, policy, and leadership.
