Breaking opportunity just released! If you’re a passionate African changemaker ready to design powerful public interest projects, the August 2025 Pollicy Fellowship is your next big leap. This exclusive, limited-offer fellowship is specifically crafted for emerging professionals looking to grow their civic tech, data rights, and policy innovation skills across Africa. Pollicy is offering a bold, risk-free opportunity to access mentorship, training, and funding that will fast-track your career and amplify your local impact.
This isn’t just another fellowship—it’s a transformational game-changer tailored for leaders who want to make a difference through policy-labs, storytelling for advocacy, and inclusive civic engagement. You’ll collaborate directly with policymakers, tech experts, media actors, and activists to design real-world interventions that matter. From online learning sessions to immersive fieldwork, you will gain first-hand experience implementing policy solutions that respond to the unique challenges facing your community.
The program is structured around three dynamic tracks that reflect Pollicy’s strategic themes: Tech for Governance, Data for Policy, and Feminist Futures. Each track offers you a chance to join a growing movement of visionary fellows driving impactful, people-centered policy change.
Successful applicants will join a community of policy innovators, participate in cutting-edge knowledge exchanges, and receive expert-backed support from leading thinkers in governance, civic technology, and human rights. Whether you’re interested in storytelling as advocacy, creative data use, or the future of inclusive governance, this program is a must-see opportunity that offers not only credibility but also growth, sustainability, and collaboration.
This is your opportunity of a lifetime to learn from leaders, shape national narratives, and spark real change. Pollicy’s August 2025 Fellowship is more than a program—it’s a movement designed to equip you with the tools to challenge the status quo and reimagine the future.
If you’ve ever wanted to step into the spotlight as a leader of social change, this is your time to shine. Don’t miss this final call—submit your application before it’s too late!
1. Applicants must be citizens of an African country and currently residing within Africa.
2. Candidates should have between 0 to 5 years of work experience in civil society, governance, advocacy, media, or policy.
3. A minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification is required.
4. Strong communication skills, especially in English, are essential for participation.
5. Applicants must be committed to working full-time throughout the duration of the fellowship.
6. Candidates must be able to participate in all virtual and in-person fellowship activities, including mentorship, workshops, and collaborative labs.
7. You should demonstrate prior engagement in civic, advocacy, or governance-related projects or research.
8. A reliable internet connection is required for remote sessions and collaborative work.
9. All applications must include a CV, personal statement, and proposal or idea relevant to one of the fellowship tracks.
10. Applicants must be able to travel if selected for in-person events or immersion programs during the fellowship.
Duration/Stipend
The August 2025 Pollicy Fellowship runs for 8 to 12 weeks, combining virtual learning and physical immersion experiences. Fellows will receive a stipend of up to USD 3,000, which covers living expenses, project execution, and travel where necessary. This stipend ensures that every fellow can fully focus on delivering an impactful, innovative project without financial constraints.
Along with financial support, fellows will benefit from a comprehensive support system—including personalized mentorship, access to research tools, community-led storytelling workshops, and a network of continental and global experts. It’s a no-cost, all-value opportunity—making this one of the best-value fellowships for early-career African professionals.
Participants also gain lifetime membership in the Pollicy Fellows Alumni Network, opening doors to future collaborations, job opportunities, and ongoing capacity-building programs.
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