Applications are currently being accepted for the Ashinaga Foundation Africa Initiative 2027 for Young African Leaders. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Ashinaga Foundation Africa Initiative for Young African Leaders
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) is an international leadership program that cultivates the next generation of leaders to contribute to the development of sub-Saharan Africa.
AAI Scholars have lost one or both parents and are committed to returning to sub-Saharan Africa to initiate change, innovation, and development. The AAI provides financial support for international university degrees, leadership training, and support to develop Scholars into compassionate change-makers.
Benefits of Ashinaga Foundation Africa Initiative for Young African Leaders
- Ashinaga support covers tuition, accommodation, travel costs and other necessary fees.
Ashinaga Foundation Africa Initiative for Young African Leaders Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have lost one or both parents.
- Are citizens of one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, Chad and Togo.
- Have obtained their bachelor’s degree or are currently in L3 (and will have done so by June at the latest).
- Do not have the financial means to do a Master’s degree in France.
- Are fluent in French.
- Have obtained an average of over 14/20 in the baccalauréat or over 75% in the state exam.
- Have obtained excellent marks in their bachelor’s degree.
- Can participate in the online sessions organized as part of the Orientation Program from October to December. This means that the student has access to a computer and a stable connection for a few hours a week.
- Are committed tò returning home or elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, to actively contribute to African society after graduation.
- Have no dependents to interfere with their studies.
- Are in good health́ and able to study internationally.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
16 August, 2026
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