AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship 2026 for young African professionals (Fully Funded to Nairobi, Kenya)

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026 AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship. The AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship brings together young African professionals from the private sector, NGOs, the public sector, and community-based entities who are passionate about project implementation and leading impact in the environmental space, to impart them with transformational leadership and management skills for impact.

Requirements

1. The Fellowship seeks practitioners (employed, founders, volunteers) in the conservation space including but not limited to areas such as research, communication, science, HR, Finance, administration, law, community engagement, fundraising, program management, wildlife management etc. One does not have to be a conservation scientist but must demonstrate a clear interest and passion for a career in conservation regardless of background of practice. 
2. Nationals of any of the African countries and currently living and working within Africa.
3. Age: 20-35 years.
4. Minimum of a diploma in any field.
5. If you are francophone/lusophone, must have basic English writing and speaking skills. Only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

Benefits

Travel and Transport:

• AWF will cover your round-trip airfare and ground transport for the in-person workshop in Nairobi.
  
  Accommodation & Sustenance:
• Comfortable lodging is providedfor in-person workshops and the placement.
  
  Connectivity Support:
• A stipend for data bundles to keep you connected and engaged during virtual sessions.
  
  Personalised Coaching:
• Ongoing coaching throughout the program to support you in delivering your innovation project.
  

How to apply

1. If using a PC/Mac, click the APPLY button on the right (If using a mobile phone, the APPLY button is on top). Once you click on the APPLY button, you will be prompted to CREATE AN ACCOUNT.
2. Go ahead and Create an Account with your official name and an email address we can reach you on.
3. Voila! Once you are in, proceed with your application. You can save your progress and Log back in with your email address and password at any time to continue.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AWF-Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship