Leading Africa’s conservation and climate action agenda in this decade requires a new generation of leaders equipped with relevant skills, strong networks, and a future-ready leadership mindset. To support this vision, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), through its Conservation Education and Youth Leadership Desk, has opened four competitive opportunities for young people across Africa.
Below is an updated overview with the correct application links for each opportunity.
1. AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship
Duration: 10 months
This fellowship supports young professionals to turn spatial and geospatial data into practical decision-making tools that shape Africa’s conservation and development future.
Eligible countries: Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Senegal, Tunisia, and Kenya
Application deadline: 15 January 2026
Apply here: https://www.opportunitiesforwomen.org/2025/12/22/awf-fellowship/
2. AWF–WALL Policy Fellowship
Duration: 9 months
Designed for emerging leaders interested in international biodiversity governance and conservation policy, this fellowship builds skills to influence environmental decision-making at national, regional, and global levels.
Eligible countries: All 54 African countries
Application deadline: 20 January 2026
Apply here:
https://awf.app.box.com/s/9lj5n8t7h1z8w0yz6mpizgsvfq1brich
3. AWF–WALL Leadership and Management Fellowship
Duration: 9 months
This fellowship focuses on self-leadership, team leadership, and organizational leadership, equipping participants to lead people and conservation institutions effectively.
Eligible countries: All 54 African countries
Application deadline: 20 January 2026
Apply here:
https://awfchuckwallprogram.submit.com/show/15
4. Young Conservation Heroes Scholarship
The Young Conservation Heroes Scholarship provides full secondary school scholarships for young learners in Kenya, unlocking early pathways into conservation leadership.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be from Kenya and enrolled in one of the 137 primary schools supported by the Young Conservation Heroes Project in Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, or Kajiado counties.
Application deadline: 31 January 2026
Apply here:
https://awf1.app.box.com/s/v4ztozxmmin9c3e0xdjnl4h6eygls0xs
Explore More Environment & Climate Action Opportunities
For more environment, conservation, climate action, and sustainability opportunities for young people, visit Opportunities for Youth (OFY) for regularly updated fellowships, scholarships, jobs, and leadership programs:
👉 https://www.opportunitiesforwomen.org/
Staying informed and applying early can be a critical step toward building a career that advances Africa’s conservation and climate resilience agenda.
