The Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Fellowship Program 2027 for young changemakers (Fully Funded to the 2027 AFS Youth Assembly in Switzerland)

Application Deadline:  November 19, 2026, 23:59 UTC

Applications are actually open for the 2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Fellowship Program.  With beneficiant grant help from the Sir Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation, this initiative continues its mission to empower excellent young changemakers from Sub-Saharan Africa with the abilities, assets, and funding wanted to drive sustainable growth in their communities.

Eligibility

• 18-35 years outdated
• Have demonstrable management qualities or confirmed observe file of management expertise
• Have potential for private {and professional} development
• Must be from a Sub-Saharan African nation
• Must have an unexpired passport
• Leading a social impression mission associated to the sustainable growth targets (most popular)
• Be in a position to attend the Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland in particular person, August 2027
• Proficient in English (Intermediate Level)
• Demonstrable curiosity in world affairs, sustainable growth, and youth points

Program Benefits

This is a 12-month totally funded scholarship that covers the prices of taking part in all program components listed beneath. Travel and lodging for the AFS Youth Assembly will probably be lined for the members in this program.

Enrollment in the AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) Program 

To construct intercultural competencies important for group impression. This will happen nearly earlier than the Youth Assembly.

Participation in pre-Youth Assembly Preparation Workshops

To assist help their Youth Assembly expertise earlier than attending the convention.

Participation in the AFS Youth Assembly in Switzerland, August 2027

The AFS Youth Assembly is a world platform that cultivates a global community of young leaders and changemakers by trade, training, motion and impression. Annually attracting 700-900 members from over 100 international locations, together with 40% from Sub-Saharan Africa, 

Participation in the “Effect+ in the Community” intensive workshop in Switzerland, August 2027

To construct changemaking abilities and a scalable coaching framework. Access to assets, instruments, and experiences designed to visions into actionable change. Local Community Impact: Upon returning home, the Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders will replicate the “Effect+ in the Community” workshop for not less than 100 young individuals in their native communities. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Fellowship Program