Unearthing Insights is currently accepting applications for its Applied Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Unearthing Insights - Applied Fellowship Program
The Unearthing Insights Applied Fellowship Programme seeks to bridge this gap by providing a structured and flexible environment where participants can learn by doing, collaborating, experimenting, and reflecting. The fellowship is a learning and professional development programme designed to help young people build practical skills, gain experience, and strengthen their readiness for the world of work. The fellowship is intended as an educational and developmental experience rather than an employment, internship, consulting, or service-delivery opportunity.
Benefits of Unearthing Insights - Applied Fellowship Program
- Exposure to key organisational functions and processes
- Contribution to collaborative projects and shared outputs
- Experience in communications, research, facilitation, or resource mobilisation
- Portfolio-ready examples of work
- Networking with peers, practitioners, and stakeholders across Africa
- Understanding of employment, entrepreneurship, consulting, freelance work, and other livelihood pathways
- Certificate of Applied Learning and Contribution upon successful completion
Unearthing Insights - Applied Fellowship Program Requirements
- They welcome applications from anyone located in Africa, this can include students and young people currently in education; recent graduates; early-career professionals; young entrepreneurs and individuals preparing to transition into formal or informal employment and anyone looking to gain practical experience, build confidence, and develop workplace-ready skills No prior professional experience is required.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be reviewed based on:
- Motivation and willingness to learn
- Commitment to active participation
- Interest in personal and professional growth
- Ability to collaborate with others
- Alignment with the values and purpose of the fellowship
- Geographic representation to support a diverse cohort, with approximately 50% of fellows selected from South Africa and 50% from the rest of Africa
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 July, 2026
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