Good news for EAC member states who are passionate about leadership. The East African Community (EAC) has officially opened applications for the 3rd Cohort of the EAC Youth Leadership Fellowship Program. This EAC Youth Leadership Fellowship Program is to support young leaders from the region. And this will provide a platform to learn, grow, and help shape the future of East Africa. So, in this article, we are going to discuss the EAC Youth Fellowship program, who can apply, how to apply, and also what benefits you will get.
About: EAC Youth Fellowship Program
This program is designed for the youth aged 18 to 35 years from the eight EAC partner states: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Somalia. This program will bring together all talented people who want to build their leadership skills and contribute to their communities and countries. This program is run by YouLead Africa. This program believes in the power of youth. Not just as future leaders, but as changemakers today.
Who Can Apply?
Here is the eligibility criteria to apply:
- You must be a citizen of one of the eight EAC member countries.
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- You should have at least a university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
- You must show that you’re interested in leadership, regional development, and helping your community.
- You should be able to speak and understand English well.
How to Apply
The application for this program will close on August 20, 2025. Here you will get the step how to apply:
- Go to the official YouLead Africa portal.
- Fill in the application form with your personal and academic details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
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