Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Programme 2027 For Young Cameroonians

November 6, 2026

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Programme 2027 for Young Cameroonians

Brief Description

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Programme 2027 is currently accepting applications from active civic and political youth across Cameroon. Designed to strengthen political participation and democracy, the initiative selects 25 young leaders for structured training in political leadership, strategic communication, democratic values, and operational management. If you are passionate about driving social justice and active governance, this fellowship gives you a platform to develop decision-making skills while building direct networks with peers across civil society, trade unions, and political organizations.

Name of Host Institution

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, you must meet the following criteria:

Be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
Reside in Cameroon.
Hold a university degree or currently be enrolled in a program working toward your first degree.
Be actively involved in civil society, political parties, trade unions, or community initiatives.
Demonstrate clear leadership potential and a proven interest in social and political development.
Commit to full attendance across all scheduled sessions from March to December 2027.

Program Structure

Selected participants will take part in 8 two-day training sessions held from Thursday to Friday at the end of each month between March and December 2027. The modules take place either in person or online via Zoom and cover key topics including operational management tools, leadership, strategic communication, human rights, and democratic values.

Selection Process

The application window runs from November 3 to December 10, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in January 2027 to undergo individual interviews between January and February 2027. These interviews will take place either at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung offices in Yaoundé or online via Zoom.

Deadline

December 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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Candidates must be Cameroonian residents aged 18 to 35 who hold or are pursuing a university degree and are actively involved in civil society, trade unions, political parties, or community initiatives.

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Q: How many participants will be selected and what is the training schedule?

A total of 25 young leaders will be selected to attend 8 two-day sessions held monthly on Thursdays and Fridays from March to December 2027, conducted in person or online via Zoom.

Q: Where and when will the candidate interviews take place?