ClosedFellowshipAfrica-wide

Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa

The Barack Obama Foundation

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Africa-wide (Nigeria eligible)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Emerging leaders across Africa from the public sector, civil society and the private sector who have a clear issue focus and can show the impact of their work.

Applicant type
Individual
Business stage
Any
Location rule
Africa-wide (Nigeria eligible)
Africa-wide
Sectors
Governance & civicSocial impact & nonprofitsBusiness & entrepreneurship

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Leadership programme (virtual sessions and community groups); no cash grant stated.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2026-2027 application closed; check back for the 2027-2028 application
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (obama.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at obama.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
obama.org
From the official page
“The application for the 2026-2027 Leaders program is now closed. Please check back here for updates on our 2027-2028 Obama Leaders application.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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