AFRICA PROGRAM DATES: OCTOBER 2 – NOVEMBER 18, 2016.
SELECTION: Eisenhower Fellowships seeks a diverse mix of applicants, ages 32-45, from a wide range of professional sectors. EF provides a unique leadership development opportunity for individuals who have a demonstrated track record of significant professional and community achievements and who seek to tackle big challenges in the future. Competitive candidates articulate goals for the fellowship program and propose steps to achieve them. EF seeks ascendant leaders who are committed to making the world more peaceful, prosperous and just, and who are committed to a lifelong engagement with EF’s network of 1,400 active leaders around the world. Click for additional information for applicants.
HOW TO APPLY: Candidates from the seven countries listed below should apply directly to Eisenhower Fellowships using the online application.
1. Ghana
2. Kenya
3. Nigeria
4. Rwanda
5. South Africa
6. Tanzania
7. Zimbabwe
Candidates from other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa will be considered if they have a track record of regional impact and are nominated by a member of the Africa Leadership Steering Committee or a member of the Eisenhower Fellowships' global network. Nominated candidates should apply by using the online application.
TIMELINE:
| July 1, 2015 | Launch of 2016 Africa Program Recruitment | ||
| October 15, 2015 | Deadline to submit application materials | ||
| December 15, 2015 | Nominating Committees submit finalists to EF | ||
| April 1, 2016 | Candidates will be notified of results | ||
| October 2-November 18, 2016 | Africa program takes place in the United States |
LEADERSHIP: Honorary Co-Chairs of the Africa Leadership Steering Committee are Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation, and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Affairs, Ambassador Jendayi Frazer. For a complete list of members of the Steering Committee click here.
For questions about the 2016 Africa Program, please contact international@efworld.org.
