The Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship is your gateway to a career of influence, impact, and service. Fully funded and designed for exceptional young African changemakers, this 12-month fellowship places you directly in high-impact government and policy roles, working alongside ministers, members of parliament, and senior public leaders in your home country.
If you’re driven by purpose, passionate about governance, and ready to shape Africa’s future from the inside, this is your moment. Step into a transformative leadership journey that equips you to lead, serve, and transform Africa..
Through this fellowship, graduates of the African Leadership Academy (ALA) and the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship program are placed to serve with ministers and members of parliament in their home countries to contribute to national development and institutional transformation. Fellows support public service leaders in research, data collection, project management, communications, and strategic planning, while gaining valuable firsthand experience in governance and policymaking
AL for Governance and Africa Career Networks, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, invite you to become a Fellow.
What Fellows Do
As a fellow, you will:Â
We are seeking passionate, high-potential young Africans who demonstrate:Â
- • A strong commitment to public service and ethical leadership.
- A proven interest in governance, policymaking, or political leadership
- Strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills.
- A drive to contribute meaningfully to institutional transformation and civic engagement
