Calling 120 Food Systems Leaders in Kenya, Rwanda & Zambia: Apply for the African Food Fellowship 2026 (Limited Scholarships Available) @Unknown

The African Food Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort, recruiting 120 mid-career food systems leaders—40 from each participating country: Kenya, Rwanda, and Zambia.

This dynamic program is designed for professionals aged 27–50 years who are actively engaged in transforming food systems within their communities.

Food Systems Leaders: Country-Specific Focus Areas

Each country offers targeted impact areas to guide participants’ engagement:

Rwanda:

• Access to Healthy and Nutritious Food
• Climate Smart Agriculture
• Inclusive Markets and Trade

Kenya:

• Horticulture for Inclusive Markets
• Blue Economy for Food
• Access to Finance

Zambia:

• Access to Healthy and Nutritious Food
• Resilient Food Systems
• Inclusive Markets and Trade

Applicants are encouraged to select the impact area most aligned with their professional work and passion for food systems change.

Food Systems Leaders: Application Process

• Deadline: 26th April 2026 at midnight EAT
• Complete the online application form for your country
• Confirmation of receipt is sent within one week
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 90-minute group interview
• Successful candidates will receive formal offers by end of June 2026

The program begins in September 2026 and runs for 10 months, combining online coursework, informal meetups, assignments, and visits with organizations, businesses, and fellow participants. A three-day in-person module will be held in January 2027 in each respective country.

Food Systems Leaders: Program Fees and Scholarships

• Fee: USD 1,000 (or local currency equivalent), payable in two installments
• Enrollment fee: USD 100, charged to all participants
• Limited scholarships are available for candidates demonstrating financial need

Why Join the African Food Fellowship?

The Fellowship equips participants to connect, learn, and act in transforming African food systems:

Connect: Join a network of over 230 Fellows, building relationships across diverse food system sectors.

Learn: Engage in the 10-month Food Systems Leadership Programme, gaining expertise from industry leaders and learning how to address persistent food system challenges.

Act: Collaborate with peers to design, implement, and adapt innovative food system solutions. Fellows gain access to industry experts, decision-makers, and platforms to share their work with wider audiences in policy, media, research, and funding spaces.

Food Systems Leaders: Eligibility Highlights

• Mid-career professionals aged 27–50
• Demonstrable experience in food systems, not limited to formal degrees in agriculture
• Fluency in English
• Residency in the country of program delivery
• Open to diverse backgrounds and marginalized groups; the Fellowship encourages participation from women, queer people, and indigenous leaders

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate from Wageningen University & Research and Wasafiri Consulting. Graduates continue their leadership journey through country networks and ongoing support in project development, collaboration, and sector engagement.

How to Apply

1. Select your country and complete the online application form
2. Submit before the 26th April 2026 deadline
3. Prepare for potential group interviews if shortlisted

This is a transformative opportunity for leaders committed to creating food systems that are healthy, inclusive, and sustainable, providing skills, networks, and resources to drive meaningful change in Kenya, Rwanda, and Zambia.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization that is offering this fellowship. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.