AGORA Fellowship Program 2026 (Cohort 2) for African Leaders

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Applications are open for AGORA Fellowship Program 2026 (Cohort 2). AGORA Fellowship is back for Cohort 2 — and this time, the call is for leaders who are ready to build beyond themselves.This is a 9-month catalytic leadership and institution-building journey for mid-career African leaders who are already creating impact and are ready to move from individual influence to institutional and systems-level impact.

The Agora Fellowship develops Kingdom-minded leaders with Christ-centred influence across the twelve mountains. Fellows undergo intensive discipleship, leadership training, enterprise mentoring, and societal transformation projects.

The Agora Fellowship is not merely an academic program; it is a spiritual forge, shaping Kingdom impactors who will demonstrably prove that God’s plan is for the Gospel to permeate the systems, bringing healing, light, and transformation to every corner of society.

AGORA Fellowship Program Objectives

This fellowship is designed to achieve specific outcomes that will transform both individuals and society — producing leaders who are spiritually formed, professionally equipped, and socially deployed.

Develop spirit-filled, excellence-driven leaders with global relevance.
Equip fellows with biblical mindset and practical tools for impact.
Foster mentorship, collaboration, and peer-learning across sectors.
Implement Kingdom Impact Projects addressing real societal challenges.

AGORA Fellowship Program Benefits

What Fellows Will Learn

Leadership formation
Institution building
Systems-level leadership
Enterprise mentoring
Strategic exposure
Immersive learning
Mentorship
Peer learning and collaboration
Christian discipleship and spiritual formation
Capstone project development

Coverage: The Twelve Mountains of Influence

Fellows are equipped to make transformative Kingdom impact across every major sphere of society.

Academia
- Advancing Kingdom scholarship and raising thinkers who anchor African intellectual life in truth.
Law & Justice
- Upholding righteousness in every courtroom, legal chamber, and justice system across the continent.
Government, Governance & Politics
- Exercising righteous influence in public office, policy, and political leadership for societal good.
Fashion
- Reclaiming one of the world’s most visible creative industries for dignity, identity, and Kingdom values.
Entertainment, Arts & Sports
- Shaping culture, capturing imagination, and leveraging influence for Kingdom witness and transformation.
Knowledge & Education
- Infusing truth and Kingdom purpose into learning environments from the earliest classroom to the highest institution.
Religion
- Demonstrating the supremacy of Christ and advancing the Gospel across every spiritual sphere in Africa.
Economy & Business
- Establishing Kingdom principles in commerce, fostering ethical wealth creation, and funding Kingdom advancement.
Family & Gender Identity
- Championing biblical family as the irreducible foundation of a healthy society and a transformed Africa.
Media
- Shaping narratives, amplifying truth, and occupying the most influential information platforms of our time.
Science, Technology & Innovation
- Carrying divine wisdom into discovery and innovation, solving Africa’s greatest challenges with Kingdom ethics.
Social Reformation, International Development & Non-Profits
- Driving systemic change and reflecting the compassion of Christ through organisations that transform communities.

Eligibility Criteria

The Agora Fellowship welcomes emerging and established leaders who are passionate about driving Kingdom-centred impact in their spheres of influence.

Age
- Between 27 and 40 years old.
- We welcome emerging and mid-career leaders at a stage where Kingdom formation will have maximum lifelong impact.
Experience
- Minimum 8 – 10 years of professional experience.
- In any relevant field or sector — marketplace, ministry, creative industries, public service, or entrepreneurship.
Professional Capacity
- Demonstrated leadership potential and meaningful contribution.
- Candidates should be at least mid-tier, mid level profossionals. Applicants should have a legally registered social enterprise or business operating in Africa.
Applications are open to Africans.