Leading Africa’s conservation and climate action agenda in this decade requires a new generation of leaders equipped with relevant skills, strong networks, and a future-ready leadership mindset. To support this vision, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), through its Conservation Education and Youth Leadership Desk, has opened four competitive opportunities for young people across Africa.
Below is an updated overview with the correct application links for each opportunity.
1. AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship
Duration: 10 months
This fellowship supports young professionals to turn spatial and geospatial data into practical decision-making tools that shape Africa’s conservation and development future.
Eligible countries: Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Senegal, Tunisia, and Kenya
Application deadline: 15 January 2026
Apply here: https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2025/12/22/awf-fellowship/
2. AWF–WALL Policy Fellowship
Duration: 9 months
Designed for emerging leaders interested in international biodiversity governance and conservation policy, this fellowship builds skills to influence environmental decision-making at national, regional, and global levels.
Eligible countries: All 54 African countries
Application deadline: 20 January 2026
Apply here:
https://awf.app.box.com/s/9lj5n8t7h1z8w0yz6mpizgsvfq1brich