The Adinkra Fellowship connects rising leaders aged 40 and under from African countries and the African diaspora. The fellowship is committed to building bridges, inspiring change, and fostering a better future for all. The Adinkra Fellowship unites a dynamic group of exceptional leaders aged 40 and under from Africa and African diaspora communities each year, representing diverse sectors.
The fellowship selects candidates with remarkable achievements, driven by talent, passion, and values that inspire transformative change in their communities and across black communities globally. Fellows participate in two transformative trips to different countries, engaging in a leadership program designed to build bridges, cultivate lasting relationships and inspire transformative action.
WORTH
Expenses related to the trips will be covered by the Adinkra Alliance Institute, and laureates will be reimbursed a travel stipend of $1,500 ($750 for each leg) for both trips.
ELIGIBILITY
- The fellowship invites rising leaders aged 40 and under from Africa’s 54 nations or the global African Diaspora—African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, Black Canadian, and beyond.
Eligible sectors
- Business
- Technology and Innovation
- Arts and Culture
- Civil Society
- Public Service
DEADLINE: July 3, 2025
To apply, and for more information, visit here
