AGORA Fellowship 2027
About this opportunity
9-month faith-based leadership fellowship for mid-career African professionals (27–40) with 8–10 years’ experience leading registered orgs in Africa, aligned with Christian/Kingdom values. Closes 2026-11-01.
The AGORA Fellowship 2027 is a 9-month intensive programme designed to cultivate Spirit-filled, excellence-driven leaders with Christ-centred influence across 12 societal spheres (mountains). It blends discipleship, leadership training, enterprise mentoring, and societal transformation projects, aiming to equip fellows for Kingdom impact in Africa. The fellowship is partially funded, targeting emerging and established leaders aged 27–40 with 8–10 years of professional experience, particularly those with a legally registered African social enterprise or business. Applications are open to Africans only and must be submitted via email to fellowship@theagoraproject.org.
What it offers
- Spiritual and professional development through discipleship, leadership training, and mentorship.
- Practical tools for Kingdom-centred impact across 12 sectors: academia, law, government, fashion, entertainment, education, religion, economy, family, media, science, and social reform.
- Mentorship and peer-learning from Kingdom-proven practitioners and distinguished judges evaluating fellows’ projects.
- Opportunity to implement Kingdom Impact Projects addressing real societal challenges.
Who can apply
The fellowship welcomes African leaders aged 27–40 with 8–10 years of professional experience in any field (marketplace, ministry, creative industries, public service, or entrepreneurship). Applicants must have a legally registered social enterprise or business in Africa.
What you'll do
Fellows will undergo:
- Intensive discipleship and leadership training.
- Enterprise mentoring tailored to their sector.
- Societal transformation projects aligned with 12 mountains of influence (e.g., law, education, media).
- Mentorship and peer collaboration across diverse sectors.
How to apply
- Submit an application via email to
fellowship@theagoraproject.org. Details on the application process are available upon request.
Good to know
- The fellowship is partially funded—specific funding details are not provided.
- Fellows will join a cohort of 12 leaders for 9 months, concluding with a commissioning event.
- The programme focuses on African-led Kingdom impact in global and local systems.
Key details
What you get
- Spiritual and professional development training
- Mentorship from Kingdom-proven leaders
- Implementation of Kingdom Impact Projects
- Access to 12 sectors of societal influence (academia, law, government, etc.)
How to apply
- Submit an application via email to `fellowship@theagoraproject.org`; details may require further enquiry.
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