MILEAD Fellows Program 2026 for Young African Women Leaders!

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Applications are open for MILEAD Fellows Program 2026. The Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (MILEAD) is now accepting applications for the 2026 MILEAD Fellows Program — a transformative leadership initiative committed to identifying, developing, and supporting Africa’s next generation of bold and visionary female leaders.

For over a decade, MILEAD Fellows have been catalysts for transformative change, breaking barriers, implementing life-changing initiatives, and challenging systems that discriminate against women and girls.

Their program is crafted to identify, nurture, and elevate the next generation of African female leaders, equipping them with the skills and support needed to thrive in leadership roles across Africa.

ABOUT THE MILEAD FELLOWS PROGRAM

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a bold and paradigm-shifting initiative committed to the long-term leadership development of promising young leaders selected as Fellows.
Fellows benefit from a combination of training, experiential learning, and mentoring crafted to build knowledge and skills, strengthen networks, and facilitate a supportive ecosystem of women’s leadership on critical issues.
In addition, the program links determined young women with influential and seasoned African leaders who are committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation. Most importantly, Fellows benefit from lifelong solidarity and support through the MILEAD Network.
One of the distinguishing features of their program is the deliberate integration of community service into the yearlong training. Each Fellow will initiate and lead a community change (MiCHANGE) project on a critical issue of importance to their community or African women as a whole.

Program Benefits

A mandatory three-week fully residential Summer Institute in Ghana, providing intensive leadership immersion and training
A one-year fellowship that includes online learning, mentorship, and community-based action
Fellows may continue working or studying full-time during the fellowship year, except during the three-week Summer Institute
25 outstanding young women will be selected from 25 African countries

Eligibility Criteria for MILEAD Fellows Program

Applicants must:

Be African women aged 19–25
Be living in Africa or in the Diaspora
Demonstrate leadership potential and initiative
Commit to completing all program activities
Commit to implementing a community change project

How To Apply for MILEAD Fellows Program

Applicants are required to submit the following via email:

Completed application form
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two recommendation letters

Applicants should download and carefully review the full 2026 Application Package, including the application form and recommendation form, before submission.

Download the full 2026 Application Package (Application Pack | Recommendation-Form)

EMAIL: Fellows@moremiinitiative.org | TEL: +233 530 429 644

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Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026.