Aga Khan Foundation Canada Global Leadership Program 2026 – YOA

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Applications are open for the Aga Khan Foundation Canada Global Leadership Program 2026. The AKFC’s Global Leadership Program brings collectively a various cohort of mid-profession Canadian professionals from throughout sectors. Together, contributors discover the forces shaping society and join with others dedicated to constructing a extra peaceable, affluent, and pluralist world for all. 

Through collaboration and shared studying, contributors develop the mindset and skillset to confidently lead with objective, perception, and hope.

Costs

• The program covers the price of the digital engagement classes and in-particular person seminar in Ottawa, together with journey to and from Ottawa from anyplace in Canada between November 1 and 6, 2026, lodging, meals, and logistics.
• The abroad studying expertise (TBC) would require some contribution from contributors.

Note: If you’re chosen, a nominal price of $100 CAD will likely be anticipated to safe your spot in this system. AKFC is dedicated to making sure that this program is accessible to contributors no matter monetary standing. If you’re chosen and this price is a barrier, notify AKFC in order that they will accommodate this.

Eligibility

• Be a citizen or everlasting resident of Canada.   
• Be fluent in English.   
• Be obtainable to journey to and attend the in-particular person residential program in Ottawa between November 1 and 6, 2026. (The program totally covers the value of journey from anyplace in Canada, lodging, and meals for the residency.)   
• Demonstrate a transparent need to be taught from others and to contribute to significant dialogue.   
• Be dedicated to becoming a member of digital group teaching classes earlier than and after the in-particular person residency.   
• Be dedicated to staying engaged as an alum — persevering with to be taught, collaborate, and contribute to a rising community of world leaders which might be dedicated to a extra peaceable, affluent, and pluralist world for all.  

Application

The application interval opens April 21, 2026, and closes on May 19, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. Shortlisted candidates will likely be invited to submit a brief video responding to an interview query in late June to early July 2026. Successful candidates will obtain an invite to affix the 2026 cohort by July 31, 2026.

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For extra data, go to AKFC Global Leadership Program.