Scholarship
Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships
A selective fellowship program designed to mentor the next generation of African leaders. Fellows work in the executive offices of major multilateral institutions.
About this scholarship
Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships is offered by Mo Ibrahim Foundation at master level. The award is valued at $100,000 stipend, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive $100,000 stipend. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Public Policy, Governance and International Relations. Nationality requirements apply: African.
Eligibility
Young professionals, mid-career, and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-01-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
Public Policy, Governance and International Relations
Nationality requirements
African
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Mo Ibrahim Foundation
- Award
- $100,000 stipend
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Public Policy, Governance and International Relations
- Nationality
- African
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-01-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20