Umholi we Africa Fellowship Cohort 5
AL for Governance and Africa Career Networks, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation
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 Umholi we Africa Fellowship is a 12-month leadership program designed to provide talented young African professionals with practical public-sector and governance experience. Selected fellows work alongside senior public leaders and institutions in their home countries to contribute to national development and policy processes.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Fully funded 12-month leadership fellowship placement
- Hands-on public-sector experience alongside senior leaders and ministers
- Leadership development, mentorship, and coaching
- Exposure to policymaking and institutional transformation
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be an exceptional young African professional committed to public service, governance, policymaking, and ethical leadership
- 2 Must be a graduate of either the African Leadership Academy (ALA) or the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program