Applications are currently being accepted for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program 2027-2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Obama Foundation Leaders Program
The Obama Foundation Leaders program supports changemakers from the public, private, and civil society sectors to deepen their impact, explore values-based leadership, and drive lasting systems-level change. For 8–12 hours per month, the program connects cohorts of leaders across regions through virtual group sessions, collaborative peer-led spaces, and individualized coaching to build a values-driven foundation for sustained leadership.
Benefits of Obama Foundation Leaders Program
- All leaders from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the United States are welcome to apply for this Obama Foundation leaders program.
- This program is designed for leaders working in the public sector, civil society, and the private sector who are committed to bringing positive change.
- The Leaders program duration varies by region. Leaders Africa is a six-month virtual program, while Leaders Asia-Pacific, Leaders Europe, and Leaders USA are eight-month leadership development programs. The Asia-Pacific program is hybrid, while the other three programs are virtual.
- You will also be able to attend group sessions and virtual video calls that will allow you to engage and learn.
- The leaders will work in peer learning groups that encourage deeper relationship-building and peer learning.
- Each Leader will be paired with a coach to help them gain self-awareness, clarify goals, brainstorm ideas, achieve their development objectives, and unlock their potential.
- It is an excellent online leadership program.
Obama Foundation Leaders Program Requirements
- All participants must be between 24 and 45 years of age.
- The leaders must be citizens of an eligible country or territory OR
- Permanent resident of an eligible country or territory OR
- A refugee or asylum seeker in an eligible nation or territory OR
- Must have lived in an eligible country or territory for at least the last 5 years, regardless of citizenship or permanent residence status.
- Similarly, the leaders must demonstrate at least 3 years of relevant experience in their issue area.
- To participate in the program, you must be under no legal or regulatory restrictions that would limit your participation in virtual Foundation programming or travel to the US for in-person programming (if any).
- The leaders must be professionally proficient in English to be eligible for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program.
- Moreover, the leaders must demonstrate commitment to continue to focus on work in their area. You must refrain from participating in an electoral campaign as a candidate for political office from the time you are accepted into the program through 1 May 2027.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
23 November, 2026
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