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SELA Fellowship 2026

About this opportunity

Fellowship for Africans at various career stages to develop sustainability leadership skills, mentorship, networks, and practical impact opportunities. Operates across 34 African countries.

The SELA Fellowship offers flexible, cohort-based pathways for anyone interested in sustainability leadership, from beginners to those scaling initiatives.

What it offers

  • Introductory Fellowship: 4 weeks, fully online, cohort-based, 3–4 hours weekly.
  • Beginner Fellowship: 8 weeks, fully virtual, cohort-based, 6–8 hours weekly.
  • Advanced Fellowship: 8 weeks, fully virtual, cohort-based, 6–8 hours weekly.
  • Core fellowship experience across all pathways.
  • Lifetime Alumni Access: lifetime access to the SELA Alumni Network.
  • Priority Opportunities: priority access to SELA events, grants, and partnerships.
  • Inclusive Representation: welcomes fellows of all abilities, backgrounds, and regions.

Who can apply

  • Anyone exploring sustainability leadership (Introductory).
  • Those ready to move from vision to implementation (Beginner).
  • Those scaling from pilot to structured organization/startup (Advanced).

How to apply

  • Application open for the Introductory Fellowship.
  • Application opening soon for the Beginner and Advanced Fellowships.
  • Use quick guides to choose the right pathway:
    • “I’m new to this” → Introductory.
    • “I have an idea I want to try” → Beginner.
    • “I’ve started something and need to grow it” → Advanced.
This summary is AI-generated from the official posting. Always verify every detail on the official site before applying.

Key details

TypeFellowship
LocationPan-African
Fieldsustainability leadership
DeadlineRolling, no fixed deadline
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : sela.primacyyouthdevelopmentinitiative.org · Always verify details on the official site.