The Fully Funded Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations, whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa.

Through this annual fellowship program, the Foundation seeks to deepen and broaden our growing network which continues to contribute its skills and learning to a better Africa. The Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the African Development Bank (Abidjan), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (Addis Ababa), or the International Trade Centre (Geneva).

The Fully Funded Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship offers the opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), or the ITC (Geneva) with an annual stipend of $100,000.

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship are stated below:

1. National of an African country

2. 7-10 years of relevant work experience

3. Master’s degree

4. Under the age of 40 or 45 for women with children

5. Any additional criteria as set by the host.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 

How Can I Apply?

Prospective fellows who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply directly to the current hosts. The link for the Application and requirements are on the Webpages below.

AfDB

1. Fellowship details (EN)

2. Fellowship details (FR)

3. Application Link (EN)

4. Application Link  (FR)

UNECA

Fellowship details (EN)

ITC

1. Fellowship details (EN)

2. Application Link 

3. It is important to go through all application requirements on the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.

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