“We enhance the capacity of young people in a way that fosters inclusive participation in the formal labour market and promotes innovation. ”
Fellowships.
The African Dream Foundation Fellowships enhance and nourish the capabilities that lie within Africa's youth, particularly those experiencing barriers to skills development, training and employment. We provide experiential learning and skills development by supporting youth in job readiness, integration, capability building and network building; through hands-on practical training, mentoring and leadership development with partner organisations. Fellowships range from a period of 1 day to 12 months and are offered to high potential young people who are either transitioning into higher education, transitioning out of higher education, or are in the early stages of their careers. The African Dream Fellowships aim to position financial and in-kind support in a way that complements one or several strategic directions of The African Dream Foundation:
1. Leadership
We support and enable game changers who champion, influence and activate systemic change in Africa.
2. Capability Development
We improve the capacity of young people to foster inclusive participation in the formal labour market and promote innovation.
3. Collaboration
We build long term collaborative partnerships to accelerate and sustain impact.
Day-in-the-life Fellowship
This Fellowship provides career development support to secondary school students who want to explore potential career options. Fellows engage in discovery experiences in the industry, shadowing mentors to get hands-on insight. This Fellowship includes online mentoring and leadership development.
African Dream Fellowship
This is the cornerstone Fellowship, which provides skills and career development support to top performing applicants who are unemployed. They include an internship, and are awarded to applicants who have graduated from university. This Fellowship includes online mentoring and leadership development.
How to Apply
Due to the volume of applications received, we may not be able to attend to all queries. The following is a step-by-step guide of how to prepare and apply for the Fellowship. Further information can be found in our Fellowship Policy which can be downloaded by following the link at the bottom of the page. All applications must be submitted via one of the links provided above. No applications will be considered via other channels.
Step 1: Research
Before you apply, spend time doing career mapping and researching the area you would like to begin your career in. Seek advice from your university, school, family, friends, mentor etc. We will only consider applicants who have a clear understanding of their short to medium term career goals.
Step 2: ELIGIBILITY
Once you have understood your short to medium term career gaols and what kind of training and skills development your would need, search our Fellowships and the industries that apply to them. Carefully read the eligibility criteria and consider the information you will need to complete the application in full.
Step3: Apply
Complete the online application, and attach all the relevant documents and information. We will only consider one application per person. Sufficient time has been provided to ensure you are able to take your time understanding your goals, preparing the information and completing your application.
Step 4: Submit
Applicants from rural or remote areas are strongly encouraged to apply
for a stipend allowance during the application, before final submission. Submit your application on or before the closing date. No applications will be considered after the closing date.
The success of our Fellowships is underpinned by effective collaboration between all stakeholders and the financial support of external organisations and individuals. Therefore, we aim to have a clear and transparent policy and process that is responsive and targeted toward participant success.