The Young African Leaders Programme (YALP) of the EUI School of Transnational Governance (STG) provides a unique opportunity for aspiring leaders from Africa to further develop their policy work and professional skills amidst international experts and global leaders. In autumn 2023, mid-career policy professionals from Africa will get the opportunity to fine-tune their global leadership skills during a three-month fully-funded training programme in Florence, Italy.

Eligibility: The EUI School of Transnational Governance (EUI/STG) Young African Leaders Programme targets mid-career, high potential policy-makers, diplomats, and professionals from Africa, working in national and local authorities, regional, continental, international organizations and development partners, civil society organizations, academia, media and private sector, in Africa. More precisely, the Programme is open to young female and male professionals, mid-career and executives alike, who are nationals of African countries, residing in Africa and are under the age of forty-five.

Eligible Countries: African countries

Type: Short course

To be Taken at (Country): Florence, Italy

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award:

  • The basic grant is € 2,500 per month.
  • Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the grant will be fixed at a lower rate depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
  • If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant.

Duration of Award: 3 months

Method of Application: APPLY HERE!

Application Deadline: 22nd February 2023