ARCHBISHOP TUTU LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP 2027
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
ARCHBISHOP TUTU LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP 2027
ORGANIZATION: AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
PROGRAMME: ARCHBISHOP TUTU LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP CLASS OF 2027
The African Leadership Institute has opened nominations for the 2027 Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship, one of Africa’s leading leadership development programmes, which has been running since 2006.
WHO IS IT FOR
The fellowship is designed for African emerging leaders aged 30–39 who have demonstrated strong professional achievement, leadership potential and a commitment to Africa’s positive transformation.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be an African emerging leader aged 30–39.
- Strong professional record and demonstrated achievement.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and impact.
- Commitment to contributing to Africa’s positive transformation.
- Must be nominated.
NOMINATION REQUIREMENT
Direct applications are not accepted. Individuals may nominate themselves or nominate another eligible person for consideration.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
NUMBER OF FELLOWS: 25
DURATION: 5 MONTHS
FORMAT: PART-TIME
PARTNER INSTITUTION: OXFORD SAÏD BUSINESS SCHOOL
NOMINATION DEADLINE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
DEADLINE TIME: MIDNIGHT, JOHANNESBURG TIME
CLASS OF 2027 ANNOUNCEMENT: JANUARY 2027
HOW TO NOMINATE
Eligible individuals and those wishing to nominate an emerging African leader should complete the official nomination form before the deadline.
NOMINATION FORM:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship is nomination-based. Direct applications are not accepted. Applicants should ensure that nominations are submitted before the 20 September 2026 deadline.
