Are you an exceptional young African female leader, determined to make a difference? The 2024 MILEAD fellows program is your chance to shine!

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a bold and paradigm-shifting initiative committed to the long-term leadership development of promising young leaders selected as Fellows. Fellows benefit from a combination of training, experiential learning, and mentoring crafted to build knowledge and skills, strengthen networks, and facilitate a supportive ecosystem of women’s leadership on critical issues. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the program, an applicant must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in allrequired activities related to MILEAD – beginning with a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana; and commit to a community change project. Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package. Please review program and application guidelines carefully, before completing your application

If you’re a passionate emerging African woman leader ready to create a positive impact, we want you to apply! We’re seeking dynamic young women aged 19-25 interested in honing transformational leadership skills to tackle issues facing women and girls in African communities.
The program features a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana and a community change project. Selected candidates may be full-time students or professionals during the program, except during the 3-week summer institute.

 Complete application forms, along with a CV and two recommendation letters, must be submitted via email.

Before applying, carefully review the program and application guidelines. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a community of game-changing women leaders in Africa!

Download the full 2024 Application Package (Application Pack |  Recommendation-Form), and share this opportunity with other inspiring emerging African women leaders in your network.

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BENEFIT:

The program will be granted to 25 outstanding young women who have demonstrated leadership potential in their community, organization, or profession.

The fee for 2024 MILEAD Institute is $4,500 and covers travel, accommodation, tuition, all meals, site visits, local events, training materials, and program related costs.