Call For Applications| Young Impact Associates in Agrifood Systems Fellowship

Fellowships Call For Applications| Young Impact Associates in Agrifood Systems Fellowship

Deadline: 30 April 2025

The Call to apply for the 2025 Young Impact Associates (YIA) in Agrifood Systems Fellowship is now open.  This  is a year-long flagship program designed to prepare a new generation of African leaders capable to make a difference in the impact measurement field and contribute to driving transformative change in Africa’s agrifood landscape.

The YIA Fellowship in Agrifood Systems is implemented by a consortium of partners including CIFOR-ICRAF, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), and Akademiya2063. The YIA Fellowship activities will begin in mid-June 2025 and will run until end May 2026

I. Program benefits

  • Upon your successful selection, you will join the YIA Fellowship for one year and receive a monthly stipend throughout the program’s duration -12 months.
  • The program will also cover non-financial items, which will be detailed at the start of the Fellowship activities.
  • Upon completing the Fellowship, you will become a part of the Mastercard Foundation global alumni, connecting you with a community of passionate individuals committed to leading positive change in the continent.

II. Eligibility criteria

  • Nationals of Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, residing in Africa
  • Must be aged between 18 and 35 years
  • Engaged in full-time, part-time work, self-employment, studying, or unemployed
  • With a good command of both written and spoken English
  • Have a minimum of a diploma, bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines including
  • social sciences, agricultural sciences, economics, data sciences, environmental and climate science, international development, policy and governance, etc.
  • Mission-driven interest and passion for the impact measurement field
  • Motivation and clear aspirations to leverage data-driven approaches
  • Commitment to a 12-month full-time program participation

III. How To Apply?

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