2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Programme Offers Fully Funded Fellowship to 10 Young Africans

Applications are open for the 2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Programme, organised by AFS Youth Assembly with support from the Sir Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation.

The 12-month programme will select 10 young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa and support them with leadership development, seed funding and resources to advance sustainable development in their communities.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Be from a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities or previous leadership experience.
• Hold a valid, unexpired passport.
• Have an interest in global affairs, sustainable development and youth issues.
• Have intermediate English proficiency.
• Be available to attend the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 2027.

Applicants leading social impact projects related to the Sustainable Development Goals are preferred.

Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

• Fully funded participation in the 12-month programme.
• Enrolment in the AFS Global Competence Certificate programme.
• Pre-Youth Assembly preparation workshops.
• Travel and accommodation for the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva.
• Participation in the Effect+ in the Community workshop.
• Seed funding for a community impact project.
• Six months of mentorship and support from the AFS Youth Assembly Impact Network.

After returning home, participants are expected to organise the Effect+ workshop for at least 100 young people in their communities and implement their impact projects.

Application Deadline:

November 19, 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the official programme webpage and read the application requirements.
2. Access the application form through the application link provided on the official page.
3. Complete the application with accurate information about your leadership experience and community impact work.
4. Submit your application before the deadline.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission is encouraged. The organisers also strongly discourage using AI to write application narratives. Official Programme Information and Application Link: https://www.youthassembly.org/2026/10/16/young-african-leaders-scholarships/