AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program
The AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program offers 9-month fellowships for young African professionals to develop advanced skills in international biodiversity policy and conservation leadership.
Funder: African Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fully funded fellowship covering travel, accommodation, conference participation, and stipends for virtual sessions; duration: 9 months; ~15 fellows selected per track.
Summary: Intensive fellowships for young African professionals to develop leadership and policy skills in international biodiversity governance and conservation management.
Key Information: For African nationals aged 20–35 with at least a first university degree or equivalent experience; online application and letter of recommendation required.
Description
The AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program, developed by the African Wildlife Foundation, is designed to empower the next generation of African conservation leaders through two distinct nine-month fellowship tracks: the Policy Fellowship and the Leadership and Management Fellowship. The Policy Fellowship offers hands-on training in international biodiversity governance, focusing on policy formulation, negotiation, participation in global conventions, and the publication of policy briefs. The Leadership and Management Fellowship emphasizes transformational leadership and management skills, innovation mentorship, and practical placements with established conservation leaders. Both fellowships provide tailored training, personalized coaching, professional networking, and opportunities to participate in high-level conferences, aiming to build a vibrant community of young professionals shaping Africa’s conservation future.
