Deadline: 3 July 2025
The Adinkra Fellowship connects rising leaders aged 40 and under from African countries and the African diaspora.
They are committed to building bridges, inspiring change, and fostering a better future for all.
Benefits
- Fellows will convene during two transformative trips: one in an African country and one in a country with strong African heritage.
- These trips feature thought-provoking discussions on the state of Africa and the Diaspora, a mentorship program connecting fellows with lifelong mentors, “Meet the Leader” sessions with prominent figures, visits to significant cultural sites and innovative organizations, skills-building workshops, team-building activities, and an awards ceremony.
Funding Information
- Expenses related to the trips will be covered by the Adinkra Alliance Institute, and laureates will be reimbursed a travel stipend of $1,500 ($750 for each leg) for both trips.
Eligible Projects
- Between trips, fellows collaborate in small groups (3-5) to design innovative solutions addressing critical challenges in black communities.
- Projects are submitted as dissertations for peer review. The top one or two initiatives will receive funding and resources for pilot implementation, with potential to evolve into transformative, long-term programs or organizations.
Eligible Sectors
- Business
- Technology and Innovation
- Arts and Culture
- Civil Society
- Public Service
Eligibility Criteria
- They invite rising leaders aged 40 and under from Africa’s 54 nations or the global African Diaspora—African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, Black Canadian, and beyond. If you’re driving change and ready to connect, join them to amplify your impact.
Selection Criteria
- The fellowship selects candidates with remarkable achievements, driven by talent, passion, and values that inspire transformative change in their communities and across black communities globally.
For more information, visit Adinkra Fellowship.
