WIA Young Leaders Program 2026 (Funded) – YOA

Deadline: May 3, 2026

Applications are open for the WIA Young Leaders Program 2026. Since 2021, the WIA Young Leaders program has aimed to help and spotlight younger African girls who’re actively contributing to constructing a dynamic, revolutionary, and inclusive Africa.

This initiative is part of the battle for equal alternatives and allows the coaching of younger African girls leaders by offering high quality help of their skilled careers and social development, serving to them absolutely notice their potential. The WIA Young Leaders Program boasts a exceptional community of 43 alumnae
who’ve efficiently accomplished this system and at the moment are making important strides of their respective fields. 

Costs

• The WIA Young Leaders program is absolutely sponsored. WIA covers worldwide flights, lodging, and all program-associated prices. Selected individuals are solely chargeable for their visa charges and any private bills.

Eligibility

• All girls aged 25 to 40, born in an African nation or having dad and mom born in an African nation from an African nation are eligible. The WIA Young Leaders Program is open solely to girls who’re residents of an African nation, no matter their nation of residence.
• Applicants might dwell in Africa or overseas, supplied they exhibit a powerful dedication to contributing positively to the event of the African continent.
• Candidates ought to already be demonstrating management potential and tangible influence by way of their skilled or entrepreneurial actions.

Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed by a jury primarily based on a number of standards, together with:

• Leadership trajectory
• Demonstrated influence
• Commitment to Africa
• Clarity of imaginative and prescient for the longer term
• Potential to learn from and contribute to the WIA community

Application

Click here to apply

For extra data, go to WIA Young Leaders Program.