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TheBoardroom Africa-Mastercard Foundation is accepting applications for the EMERGE Program for Africa’s Emerging Leaders 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it
Opportunity Details
TheBoardroom Africa–Mastercard Foundation EMERGE Program 2026. A leadership development initiative created by TheBoardroom Africa with support from the Mastercard Foundation. Its mission is to empower Africa’s emerging leaders by addressing gaps in traditional leadership pipelines.The program provides professional development, transformative training, mentorship, career opportunities, and access to a pan-African network.
Professional support
Professional support to help emerging leaders confidently navigate their career journeys. From refining personal branding to building leadership presence, participants gain access to expert guidance, tools, and resources designed to accelerate growth and prepare them for high-impact opportunities.
Leadership Development
Specialised training to equip emerging leaders with the mindset and skills to lead with impact. Through expert-led training in areas like personal mastery, governance, strategy, and sustainability, participants gain the confidence and competence to thrive in complex, evolving environments.
Talent Marketplace
Through a curated talent marketplace, participants access roles that either place them in leadership or provide a clear path toward it—accelerating their journey to long-term impact and influence.
Emerging leaders across Africa — individuals at early to mid-career stages who show potential for leadership impact.
People seeking professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.
Applicants motivated to join a pan-African network of changemakers.
Apply for TheBoardroom Africa-Mastercard Foundation EMERGE Program for Africa’s Emerging Leaders
