Applications are open for The Trevor Noah Foundation Education Changemakers Program – 3rd Cohort (East & Central Africa) @The Trevor Noah Foundation

Overview

The Trevor Noah Foundation, in partnership with the Regional Leadership Center East Africa at Kenyatta University, has opened applications for the third cohort of the Education Changemakers Program (ECM). This initiative targets emerging education leaders across East and Central Africa to strengthen leadership capacity, innovation, and improve education systems.

Eligibility

The program is open to young leaders (ages 18–35) actively working in education across the eligible countries:

• Burundi
• Central African Republic
• Republic of the Congo
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Djibouti
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Rwanda
• Somalia
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Tanzania
• Uganda

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to improving education outcomes, be fluent in English, and commit to full participation in both phases of the program.

Benefits

The program provides structured training, mentorship, and access to small grants for school-based initiatives to support real-world solutions in communities.

How to Apply

Applications are open and can be submitted through the official website.

VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY

Deadline

Applications close on May 13, 2026.