Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Obama Foundation’s Africa Leaders Program. The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program aims to inspire, empower, and connect regional cohorts of changemakers to accelerate positive and lasting change in their communities and throughout their region and across our world.
ELIGIBILITY
The program currently invites individuals residing in all countries and territories in the continent of Africa.
- Citizenship and Residency
You must meet one of the following criteria:- Citizen of an African country or territory OR
- Permanent resident of an African country or territory OR
- Have lived in an African country or territory for at least the last 5 years, regardless of citizenship or permanent residence status
- Geographic Focus
- Program Commitment
- Political Campaigns
- Leadership Experience
- Jurisdiction and Ability to Participate in a U.S.-Based Program
DEADLINE: December 12, 2025
To apply and for more information, Visit here