Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program 2027

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October 27, 2026

Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program 2027

Brief Description

Applications are currently open for the Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program 2027. Funded by the Sir Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation, this initiative offers a 12-month fully funded fellowship to support 10 outstanding young leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. If you are working on initiatives that address pressing local challenges, this program provides capacity building, seed funding, and global exposure to help scale your initiative. Selected participants earn formal recognition as Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders and join an active network of changemakers driving community-led transformation. You will also participate directly in international platforms, including in-person attendance at the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

Name of Host Institution

Sir Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be between 18 and 35 years old.
Hold citizenship or residency in a Sub-Saharan African country.
Possess an unexpired passport.
Demonstrate proven leadership qualities or a tracked record of leadership experience.
Show potential for personal and professional growth.
Demonstrate interest in global affairs, sustainable development, and youth issues.
Have intermediate proficiency in English.
Be able to attend the Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland in person in August 2027.
Leading a social impact project related to the Sustainable Development Goals (preferred).

Benefits

This 12-month program is fully funded and covers the costs associated with all core training and program elements. Travel and accommodation expenses for attending the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland are completely covered for selected participants.