COFP Fellowship Program 2026/27 ·Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace

Overview

The Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace Fellowship Program is a continental leadership initiative designed to develop a new generation of African peacebuilders. It focuses on equipping emerging leaders with practical skills in conflict transformation, dialogue, mediation, and social cohesion.

Eligibility

• Young professionals
• Academics and researchers
• Civil society actors
• Faith leaders
• Government officials
• NGO practitioners
• Community-based leaders

Ideal candidates are committed to peacebuilding, social justice, dialogue, and leadership in fragile or diverse environments.

Benefits

• High-quality peacebuilding training
• Practical leadership development
• Continental networking opportunities
• Seed funding for community projects
• Internationally recognised certification in interreligious dialogue, conflict transformation, and mediation
• Long-term membership in a peacebuilder network

How to Apply

Participation is free of charge; however, selected fellows must cover their travel costs to Abuja, Nigeria for in-person training sessions. Applicants should complete an online application form and upload the required supporting documents.

Deadline

All applications must be submitted by 10 May 2026. Only complete applications received on time will be considered.