{"id":2930,"date":"2025-11-26T20:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T20:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=2930"},"modified":"2025-11-27T06:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:52:12","slug":"umholi-we-africa-uwa-fellowship-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=2930","title":{"rendered":"Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-169803\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: December 30, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship 2025. The Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship is your gateway to a career of influence, impact, and service. Fully funded and designed for exceptional young African changemakers, this 12-month fellowship places you directly in high-impact government and policy roles, working alongside ministers, members of parliament, and senior public leaders in your home country.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re driven by purpose, passionate about governance, and ready to shape Africa\u2019s future from the inside, this is your moment. Step into a transformative leadership journey that equips you to lead, serve, and transform Africa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a fellow, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support high-level public leaders in research, data collection, policy analysis, and strategic advisory tasks..<\/li>\n<li>Assist in project planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation within government or policy institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Draft policy briefs, reports, speeches, and communication materials.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate stakeholder consultations, community engagement, and public outreach activities.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in leadership training, mentorship, and ongoing coaching through the AL for Governance network.<\/li>\n<li>Uphold the values of ethical leadership, accountability, and innovation in public service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicant must be an African national;<\/li>\n<li>Must be a graduate of the African Leadership Academy (ALA) or a graduate of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program;<\/li>\n<li>Must hold a minimum of a university degree;<\/li>\n<li>Must have at least 4 years of professional experience;<\/li>\n<li>Must demonstrate passion for public service and an aspiration to pursue political or policy leadership roles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They are seeking passionate, high-potential young Africans who demonstrate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong commitment to public service and ethical leadership.<\/li>\n<li>A proven interest in governance, policymaking, or political leadership<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills.<\/li>\n<li>A drive to contribute meaningfully to institutional transformation and civic engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This application form helps the organisers learn more about your background, motivation, and readiness to lead in public service.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careernetworks.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/UwA-Fellowship_Cohort-4_Application-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete the application form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careernetworks.africa\/umholi-we-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umholi we Africa Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: December 30, 2025 Applications are open for the Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship 2025. 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