The LéO Africa Institute & Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung are pleased to announce that applications for the YELP 2026 Fellowship are now open.
Now in its seventh year, the Young and Emerging Leaders Project is one of our most enduring communities — bringing together emerging leaders from across Africa who are committed to lives of significance and impact.
Entrepreneurs.
Media practitioners.
Social innovators.
Artists.
Activists.
If you are building something meaningful, this fellowship is for you.
The program unfolds across three residential seminars:
1️⃣ Values, Ethics & the Philosophy of Leadership — Grounding your leadership in identity, purpose, and conviction
2️⃣ Political Economy & Development — Understanding the systems that shape our continent and your choices within them
3️⃣ Media, Art & Technology — Exploring the tools and narratives that define our time
With alumni in eight African countries and a growing network of thought leaders, YELP is more than a fellowship; it is a community you carry with you.
✅ Who should apply:▫️
Young people aged 21–35 from across Africa
▫️From any professional or creative background
▫️Committed to personal growth, values-driven leadership, and meaningful contribution to community and continent
📌 Apply now: https://leoafricainstitute.org/programs/yelp/apply