Yiaga Africa Regional Community Organizing Institute 2026
Yiaga Africa
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 Regional Community Organizing Institute is a prestigious training and capacity development programme hosted by Yiaga Africa that equips emerging and mid-career leaders with practical tools to drive social change, strengthen democratic institutions, and build resilient communities across West Africa. The programme brings together approximately 30-35 outstanding participants from West African countries who are working to advance democratic practices and economic and legal reform in contexts where freedom, human development, and good governance are fragile or at risk.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Fully funded participation
- Advanced leadership development
- Regional networking opportunities
- Access to expert faculty
- Alumni network access with 400+ alumni
- Practical organizing skills training
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a citizen or resident of an eligible West African country (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo)
- 2 Must be an emerging or mid-career civic activist, community organizer, or leader
- 3 Must demonstrate commitment to advancing democracy, development, and the rule of law
- 4 Must have demonstrated contributions to society and potential to create greater impact