The Young African Leaders Programme (YALP) of the EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG) provides a unique opportunity for aspiring African leaders to develop their policy work and professional skills among international experts and global leaders.

In the dynamic academic environment of the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, selected participants will take part in seminars, training and skills development sessions, conferences, and study visits in Europe. Interaction with fellow students, policy-makers and the EUI academic community will make this a highly enriching experience.

VALUE
The scholarship is a full-time, fully-funded programme. The basic grant is 2,500 euros per month.

ELIGIBILITY
Places on the three-month leadership programme are fully funded with a grant of 2,500 euros per month.
African leaders must live in the Florence area for the duration of their stay.
The language of the programme is English.
The programme targets high-potential emerging mid-career leaders, policy-makers, diplomats and professionals from Africa, working in national and local authorities, regional, continental, international organisations and development partners, civil society organisations, academia, the media and the private sector in Africa.
The scholarship is open to professionals and executives under the age of 35 at the start of the programme on 1 September 2023. Women and people with disabilities will exceptionally be considered up to the age of 40 on 1 September 2023.
Applicants must be African citizens living in Africa.
Special attention will be paid to guaranteeing access to the programme for young people with disabilities and specific measures will be provided for during the scholarship as necessary.

To apply and for more information visit here.