African Young Women Leaders Fellowship 2025: Applications are open. The African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Programme 2025, a collaboration between the African Union Commission (AUC) and UNDP, is now open for applications. This prestigious 12-month fellowship places up to 40 outstanding young African women in strategic UNDP offices in New York and across regional and country locations.
Through immersive assignments, African Young Women Leaders Fellowship fellows gain real-world experience advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063.
Fellowship Benefits
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Monthly stipend for living expenses
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Paid travel and medical insurance
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Leadership training and career mentorship
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Hands-on project experience in key development areas:
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Natural Resource Governance
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Youth & Women’s Empowerment
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Economic Transformation
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Sustainable Energy
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Climate Change
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Peace and Security
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Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the African Young Women Leaders Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be female and a citizen of an African Union member state
- Be 30 years old or younger
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Have no more than two years of paid post-grad experience
- Be fluent in English (other AU languages are a plus)
- Be willing to relocate for 12 months, starting late 2025
Why It Stands Out
The African Young Women Leaders Fellowship is more than a job, it’s a leadership journey. Fellows receive not only technical training but also long-term career guidance, exposure to international policymaking, and opportunities to reshape Africa’s development narrative.
Apply Before June 1, 2025
Deadline: June 1, 2025
Relocation required | In-person only
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