Deadline: 17 May 2019

The Franco-African Foundation has announced the Young Leaders program to respond to the immense global challenges that require a new generation of leaders whose ambition is to become true agents of change.

Convinced that the young people of Africa and France belong to a single generation and that they bear shared responsibilities in a world in common, the French-African Foundation wishes to identify, assemble and nurture the most promising high-potential talents on the Franco-African economic, political, academic, social and cultural ecosystems, and to support the leadership and management potential of this new generation.

Selected candidates must show the talent, passion and shared values that have the potential to contribute to transformative change in Africa and in France. This program represents an exceptional opportunity to engage with other candidates as well as with national and continental leaders in the public and private sector.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be between 28 and 40 years old as of October 31st, 2019;
• Have French nationality or the nationality of an African country;
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French or a demonstrated interest to learn French is highly beneficial and will be an advantage in the application process;
• Demonstrated engagement across public and private sectors, and across geographical borders. The application must also demonstrate applied skills and experiences in any domain (which could include manufacturing and industry, services, public administration, agriculture, health, science, education, tech, culture and art, media, sports, community,…);
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership, commitment, and a sustained involvement (3 years minimum) that impacts applicants community, country, or sub region.
• Display of a privileged professional and / or personal and / or associative relationship with France and Africa (at least two out of these three points). This connection should be a lasting link of 3 years minimum.

What they prepare for applicants only

• 5 days in Paris from July 7 to 13th, 2019
• 5 days in Accra, October, 2019
• High-level meetings with leaders from the public and private sector
• Excellent opportunities for mentorship, training and networking
• Media exposure
• Flights and accommodation covered by the French-African Young Leaders program

​How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply via given website.

For more information, please visit this link.