2026 AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences

The 2026 AWARD Leadership Program is now accepting applications! This program is designed to empower young African women in agricultural sciences, equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in their careers, take on leadership roles, and champion gender integration in agriculture.

📖 About the Program

The AWARD Leadership Program is funded by The Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and implemented by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD). The program aims to build a pool of capable, confident, and influential young women scientists who can:

• Excel in agricultural sciences.
• Thrive in leadership roles.
• Champion gender integration in agriculture.

Key Details:

• Date Published: September 11, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
• Category: Training, Entrepreneurs, Women
• Eligible Locations: Africa

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the AWARD Leadership Program will gain:

• Leadership and mentoring training, access to a professional network, tools for personal branding, and opportunities to amplify their visibility through presentations and media engagements.
• Skills in gender-responsive agricultural research, enhancing their capacity to win grants that promote gender equality.
• The ability to accelerate their career progression and achieve a more impactful and satisfying career in the male-dominated agriculture field.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be 35 years or younger at the time of application.
• Hold at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any agricultural science discipline from a recognized university.
• Have at least five years of experience in the agricultural sector.
• Be a citizen of one of the following countries:
  • Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia
• Reside in Africa and be currently actively engaged in agriculture-related professional work.
• Not be a Fellow or Laureate of any other Fellowships offered by AWARD.

📅 Application Process

To apply for the AWARD Leadership Program:

1. Visit the official application portal.
2. Complete the application form available here.

Application Deadline:

October 15, 2025

🌐 About the Sponsor

The program is sponsored by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), an organization dedicated to empowering African women in agricultural sciences.

For more information, visit the AWARD website.

This is a fantastic opportunity for emerging African women in agricultural sciences to gain the skills and confidence needed to make a lasting impact in their field. Don't miss out—apply today!

• Participants will gain leadership and mentoring training access to a network of professionals, tools for personal branding and opportunities to amplify their visibility through presentations and media engagements.
• They will gain skills in gender-responsive agricultural research, enhancing their capacity to win grants that promote gender equality.
• Overall, they will acquire skills to accelerate their career progression and have a more satisfying and impactful career in the male-dominated agriculture field.