Fellowships The East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2024 for young East Africans.

Application Deadline:  30th August 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 EAC Youth Fellowship. The EAC Youth Fellowship is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young people in regional integration and leadership within the East African Community (EAC). This fellowship aims to harness youth’s potential and promote their active participation in shaping the region’s future. By offering mentorship, capacity-building activities, and networking opportunities, the EAC Youth Fellowship seeks to nurture the next generation of leaders committed to regional cooperation and development.

The following organizations have collaborated in the design of the fellowship: MS TCDC through its Africa Youth Leadership Program (You Lead Africa), The East Africa Community Secretariat, the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation whose founder is also the YouLead Africa patron, the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) and the Emerging Leaders Foundation.

The fellowship will be focusing on two thematic areas;

Youth in Politics:  How youth leadership in public sector governance can be re-invented and entrenched

Youth in Business: to enhance opportunities for young people to do business and to create a “youth-friendly business environment” including policies that are friendly to young business people.

Eligibility Criteria: 

To be eligible for the EAC Youth Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant should be between 18-35 years old.  Applicant must be a citizen of the East African Community Partner State at the time of application and must be resident in one of the EAC partner states.
• Applicant to have a minimum educational qualification of a bachelor’s degree
• Applicant must demonstrate capabilities and or understanding of regional integration, leadership, business, economic governance or relevant fields.

Fellowship Benefits

Fellowship Benefits:

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:

• Mentorship Opportunities: Fellows will engage with experienced mentors who will provide guidance, support and apprenticeship throughout the fellowship.
• Regional Networks: Fellows will gain access to a wide network of professionals, policymakers, and fellow youth leaders from across the EAC region.
• Capacity-Building Activities: Fellows will participate in workshops, training sessions, and seminars focused on enhancing leadership skills, policy understanding, and regional integration knowledge.
• Financial Support: Fellows may receive a stipend or allowances to cover their expenses during the fellowship period, the details of which will be communicated to successful applicants.

Method of Application:

• Please submit your application online through the YouLead Africa portal.

Inquiries and Assistance:

• For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact us at youlead@youlead.africa