Application Deadline: March 20, 2026
The call for applications is officially open for the 2026 Moremi Initiative Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program. This prestigious program, spearheaded by the Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (MILEAD), seeks to recruit exceptional young women across Africa who demonstrate exemplary leadership potential. The 2026 MILEAD Fellows Program represents a groundbreaking leadership development opportunity focused on cultivating the continent’s future female trailblazers who are courageous, visionary, and committed to societal transformation.
Designed as a comprehensive and immersive fellowship, the MILEAD Program aims to empower young African women by providing:
- Access to world-class leadership training
- Development of transformational skills and practical tools
- A supportive, lifelong network of peers and mentors
- Essential values and strategic approaches to thrive as leaders in the 21st century
This initiative targets motivated young women who are deeply passionate about tackling pivotal challenges impacting women and girls throughout Africa.
Who Should Apply? Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an African woman between the ages of 19 and 25
- Residing anywhere in Africa or part of the African Diaspora
- Demonstrated leadership promise and experience
- Willingness to fully engage in all program components
- Commitment to designing and implementing a community-based change project
Program Structure and Features
- Summer Institute: A mandatory, fully residential three-week intensive leadership training held in Ghana, designed to immerse fellows deeply in leadership development.
- One-Year Fellowship: Encompasses ongoing online coursework, personalized mentoring, and hands-on community action projects.
- Fellows can maintain full-time employment or academic pursuits throughout the fellowship year, except during the Summer Institute period when full-time participation is required.
- Only 25 outstanding young women will be selected annually, representing 25 different African countries.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application materials via email. Required documents include:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two letters of recommendation
Please note that this fellowship is not full-time outside of the Summer Institute. During the three-week residential institute, fellows must participate full-time on-site. The remainder of the fellowship is structured around virtual learning and community engagement activities, allowing fellows to balance their existing commitments.
To access the full application package and recommendation form, please download them here:
For submission or further inquiries, contact the program team via email at info@moremiinitiative.org or by phone at +233 530 429 644.
To learn more about the MILEAD Fellows Program and its impact, please Visit the Official Webpage of the MILEAD Fellows Program.
