EAC Youth Fellowship 2026 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the 4th Cohort of the EAC Youth Fellowship. This programme builds young leaders across the East African Community region. It combines mentorship, leadership training, and regional networking opportunities. The fellowship is fully funded under the Together for Impact Partnership.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Danida Fellowship Centre and MS TCDC, with the EAC
• Funding Status: Fully funded; fellows may also receive a stipend
• Format: Blended, 4 weeks online plus 2 weeks in Arusha, Tanzania
• Eligible Countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, and DRC
• Age Range: 18 to 35 years

Focus Areas

• Youth leadership in regional integration and governance
• Mentorship from experienced regional professionals
• Policy understanding and cross-border networking
• Capacity building through workshops and seminars

About the Fellowship

This fellowship grows out of years of youth engagement across East Africa. Multiple regional partners designed it to build lasting leadership capacity. Fellows graduate alongside a wider annual youth summit in the region. The programme treats regional cooperation as a shared, long-term goal.

What Fellows Receive

Selected fellows are fully funded throughout the fellowship period. Details on stipends and allowances go directly to selected participants. Fellows also gain mentorship, structured training, and a genuine regional network. Physical sessions bring cohort members together in Arusha, Tanzania.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old. They must hold citizenship in one of eight eligible EAC countries. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience is required. Backgrounds in regional integration, governance, or business are especially valued.

Required Materials

Applicants answer the required questions directly on the online portal. A comprehensive resume detailing education, work, and leadership is required. A cover letter should explain genuine motivation and connection to EAC goals.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official YouLead Africa portal.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers genuinely funded access to regional leadership development in East Africa. Its blended format balances flexible online learning with real in-person connection. Because no fixed deadline currently appears, eligible applicants should apply as soon as possible.

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