Applications are currently being accepted for The Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Fellowship Program 2027 for Young Changemakers. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Fellowship Program
AFS Youth Assembly is proud to open applications for the third edition of the Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program. With generous grant support from the Sir Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation, this initiative continues its mission to empower outstanding young changemakers from Sub-Saharan Africa with the skills, resources, and funding needed to drive sustainable development in their communities.
Benefits of The Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Fellowship Program
This is a 12-month fully funded scholarship that covers the costs of participating in all program elements listed below. Travel and accommodation for the AFS Youth Assembly will be covered for the participants in this program.
- Enrollment in the AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) Program : To build intercultural competencies essential for community impact. This will take place virtually before the Youth Assembly.
- Participation in pre-Youth Assembly Preparation Workshops: To help support their Youth Assembly experience before attending the conference.
- Participation in the AFS Youth Assembly in Switzerland, August 2027: The AFS Youth Assembly is a global platform that cultivates an international network of young leaders and changemakers through exchange, education, action and impact. Annually attracting 700-900 participants from over 100 countries, including 40% from Sub-Saharan Africa, it empowers young leaders to connect with like-minded peers, trailblazers, and influencers while developing critical skills and global competence. Leaders receive special recognition at the Closing Ceremony of the Youth Assembly.
- Participation in the “Effect+ in the Community” intensive workshop in Switzerland, August 2027: To build changemaking skills and a scalable training framework. Access to resources, tools, and experiences designed to visions into actionable change. Local Community Impact: Upon returning home, the Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders will replicate the “Effect+ in the Community” workshop for at least 100 young people in their local communities. The expectation is that these workshops will scale the impact of program beneficiaries and foster a ripple effect of sustainable development.
- Impact Projects: After returning from the AFS Youth Assembly, leaders will initiate their own impact projects utilizing seed funding provided. They will work on their projects for a period of 6 months with mentorship and support from the AFS Youth Assembly Impact Network.
The Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Fellowship Program Requirements
- 18-35 years outdated
- Have demonstrable management qualities or confirmed observe file of management expertise
- Have potential for private {and professional} development
- Must be from a Sub-Saharan African nation
- Must have an unexpired passport
- Leading a social impression mission associated to the sustainable growth targets (most popular)
- Be in a position to attend the Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland in particular person, August 2027
- Proficient in English (Intermediate Level)
- Demonstrable curiosity in world affairs, sustainable growth, and youth points
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
19 November, 2026
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