Food Systems Leader Fellowship @African Food Fellowship

Overview

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

Eligibility

• 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

Benefits

• Program Fee: USD 1,000 (or local currency equivalent), payable in two installments
• Enrollment Fee: USD 100, charged to all participants
• Limited scholarships available for candidates demonstrating financial need
• Certificate from Wageningen University & Research and Wasafiri Consulting upon completion

How to Apply

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

Deadline

26th April 2026 at midnight EAT

This is a transformative opportunity for leaders committed to creating food systems that are healthy, inclusive, and sustainable.