2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program – Fully Funded Fellowship

About the Fellowship

Applications are now open for the third edition of the Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program 2027.

The programme is designed to identify, support and empower young African changemakers who are leading initiatives that p

romote sustainable development and create meaningful impact in their communities.

This 12-month fellowship provides selected participants with leadership development, international exposure, mentorship, capacity building and financial support to strengthen their community impact projects.

Successful fellows will also have the opportunity to attend the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 2027.

Benefits of the Fellowship

Selected fellows will receive:

• Fully Funded International Travel: Travel and accommodation support to attend the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 2027.
• Seed Funding: Grant funding to launch, develop or scale their community impact projects.
• Leadership Development: Access to intensive leadership workshops and capacity-building activities.
• Global Competence Certificate: Enrolment in the AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) programme.
• Global Networking: Access to a network of more than 700 young leaders, mentors and global influencers.
• Mentorship and Support: Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and international changemakers.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Be from a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Demonstrate leadership experience or strong leadership potential.
• Be actively leading a social impact project.
• Have a project that contributes to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Demonstrate commitment to sustainable development and positive community change.

Programme Duration and Activities

The fellowship runs for 12 months and combines leadership development, project support, global networking and international engagement.

A major programme highlight is participation in the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 2027.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible young African leaders should visit the official programme application page and follow the application instructions.

Application Link: To be added.

Application Deadline: To be confirmed.

If you are a young African changemaker working towards sustainable development, this fellowship offers an opportunity to strengthen your leadership, access project funding and connect with a global community of changemakers.