Deadline: 1 November 2026. For full eligibility, benefits and a step-by-step guide, see our complete AGORA Fellowship Cohort 2 guide.
Applications are open for AGORA Fellowship Cohort 2, a nine-month leadership and institution-building programme for African leaders.
Therefore, the fellowship supports Christian professionals who are already creating impact and want to grow their influence at an institutional and systems level. It welcomes leaders from business, public service, education, technology, media, ministry, the creative sector, and social development.
AGORA Fellowship Cohort 2 benefits
Selected Fellows may gain:
- Leadership and personal development.
- Institution-building training.
- Systems leadership skills.
- Mentorship from experienced leaders.
- Enterprise guidance.
- Peer learning with African leaders.
- Strategic exposure and networking.
- Immersive learning and residency activities.
- Support to develop a Kingdom Impact Project.
- Graduation and final commissioning.
In addition, the fellowship is partially funded. However, the organisers have not publicly stated the exact amount covered or any expected participant contribution. Applicants should confirm those details before committing.
AGORA Fellowship Cohort 2 Eligibility criteria
Applicants should:
- Be African.
- Be between 27 and 40 years old.
- Have about eight to ten years of professional experience.
- Work at a mid-career or mid-level leadership stage.
- Show leadership achievements and measurable impact.
- Own or lead a legally registered business or social enterprise in Africa.
- Demonstrate commitment to Christ-centred influence.
- Work in a sector connected to social or institutional change.
Also, the programme may suit entrepreneurs, founders, public servants, policymakers, creatives, media professionals, academics, educators, ministry leaders, and nonprofit or technology leaders.
Programme focus
Throughout the programme, Fellows will move from individual influence toward institution building. They will explore leadership formation, systems thinking, enterprise development, mentorship, and peer collaboration.
Furthermore, each participant will also develop a Kingdom Impact Project. The project should respond to a real social challenge linked to the Fellow’s area of work.
AGORA Fellowship Cohort 2
Application process
The first stage asks applicants to share:
- Who they are.
- What they do.
- The impact they are creating.
- Why they want to join AGORA.
Therefore, shortlisted applicants will proceed to a detailed application and submit a short introduction video. After that, selected candidates will take part in interviews and final assessment.
You can also discover more fellowship opportunities on OpportunityLab.
How to apply for the AGORA Fellowship Cohort 2
Applications close on November 1, 2026. Before submitting, review the consent and data-protection notice and make sure you can commit to the nine-month programme.
