The Resilience Fellowship 2026 for East African changemakers
The Resilience Project
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Resilience Fellowship is a 9-month programme for East African changemakers aged 18-28, offering a journey of personal growth, healing, leadership and resilience through in-person events, weekly facilitation, and mentorship. Participants will be trained to co-lead Resilience Circles in their communities while developing skills in facilitation, leadership, project management, and community care.
What This Scholarship Covers
- KES 40,000 stipend
- Covered travel
- 5-day in-person Resilience Residential (meals included)
- Certification as a Mental Health First Aider
- Training in facilitation, leadership, project management, and community care
- 8 months of expert intergenerational mentorship
- Monthly mentorship sessions
- Lifelong friendships and support network
Who Can Apply
- 1 Aged 18-28
- 2 Based in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda or Tanzania
- 3 Available from July 2026 – March 2027 to commit time for training, facilitation, mentorship and reporting
- 4 Ready to apply with a partner (pre-formed pair who work well together)
- 5 Passionate about climate justice and building strong, emotionally resilient communities
- 6 A great listener and compassionate leader-in-the-making
- 7 Open to exploring climate anxiety, burnout, and emotional wellbeing
- 8 Proficient in English
- 9 Applications from marginalized communities actively encouraged