Call for Applications: Fully funded LeadGreen Fellowship Cohort III (2026) for Young Africans
The LeadGreen Fellowship is a pan-African leadership and climate action initiative focused on empowering the next generation of environmental leaders across Africa.
The fellowship brings together passionate young people who are committed to tackling climate challenges, sustainability issues, and environmental development within their communities.
Through a carefully designed learning and leadership framework, LeadGreen equips fellows with practical knowledge, leadership tools, mentorship, and access to a powerful network of changemakers working across climate, sustainability, and social impact sectors in Africa.
- Program Duration: 16 Weeks
- Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
- Mode: Fellowship / Leadership Development Program
- Open to: Young Africans across the continent
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About the LeadGreen Fellowship ( Cohort 3)
Cohort III of the LeadGreen Fellowship is a 16-week intensive leadership and climate action program created for young Africans who want to move beyond ideas and take action.
The fellowship is designed to:
- Build strong leadership and systems-thinking skills
- Deepen understanding of climate change, sustainability, and environmental justice
- Support fellows in designing and implementing real-world impact projects
- Connect participants to a growing network of climate leaders, mentors, and organizations across Africa
Participants will engage in structured learning sessions, collaborative discussions, hands-on projects, and mentorship opportunities that prepare them to drive sustainable change at local, national, and continental levels.
What You Will Gain
Selected fellows will benefit from:
- Practical training on climate leadership and sustainability
- Leadership and personal development coaching
- Exposure to real-world environmental challenges and solutions
- Access to a strong pan-African network of young climate leaders
- Opportunities to collaborate on community-based impact projects
- Increased visibility within Africa’s sustainability and climate ecosystem
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the LeadGreen Fellowship Cohort III, applicants must:
- Be between 20 and 30 years old
- Be a citizen of any African country
- Demonstrate a strong passion for climate action, sustainability, or environmental impact
- Show commitment to personal growth and leadership development
- Be willing to actively participate for the full 16-week duration
- Be motivated to apply learned skills to real-life community impact
Who Should Apply
This fellowship is ideal for:
- Young professionals
- Students and recent graduates
- Climate advocates and activists
- Social entrepreneurs
- Community organizers
- Anyone passionate about building a sustainable future for Africa
Program Structure
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Focus Areas: Climate leadership, sustainability, impact design, collaboration, and community engagement
- Format: Virtual learning sessions combined with collaborative and project-based activities
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Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
- Cohort: LeadGreen Fellowship Cohort III
- Program Year: 2026
