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Apply for SELA Fellowship

by Admin · September 21, 2025

The Sustainable Education and Leadership for Africa (SELA) is seeking an applications from suitably qualified Africans for its 2025 cohort 4 fellowship program. The application portal is opened on 5th September, 2025 and would be closed on 20th September, 2025. But the application portal will be extended due to some reason. Interested and qualified candidates can now apply for the SELA Fellowship Program at the SELA official portal. All applicants from African Countries are eligible to participate into the SELA Fellowship Program 2025 cohort 4.

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About SELA Fellowship

The Strengthening Education and Leadership for Africa (SELA) Fellowship is a program under the African Youth Leadership Program, which aims to build sustainable African leaders who are passionate about leading diverse grassroots initiatives in their communities.

The fellowship equips them with the skills they need to begin addressing the challenges facing Africans. The fellowship also supports fellows in conducting outreach activities in their communities. The fellowship equips them with the skills they need to start or continue building their own social enterprises and non-profit organizations that address the challenges facing Africans.

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SELA Fellowship Program Summary

Application Opens: 5th September, 2025.
Program Host: SELA Organization
Program Country: African Countries
Dedication Type: 8-10 hours weekly for three (8) months.
Program Duration: Three 3 Months Duration.
Eligibility: All Applicants from African Countries.
Program Qualifications: Degrees with a Minimum of Second class lower division
Program Age Limit: 18-35 years old.
Application Close: 20th September, 2025 (Portal Registration Extended)

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SELA Fellowship Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old by December 2025.
Applicants must Demonstrate a clear commitment to social and environmental change.
Applicants must have proficiency in English.
Applicants must show leadership potential in sustainable development.
Applicants must reside in any African country.

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Benefit of SELA Fellowship

Over the course of the fellowship, participants will:

Develop critical thinking and leadership skills.
Develop expertise in climate advocacy, community activism, and project management.
Gain practical experience in implementing impactful community projects.
Build a strong network of changemakers across Africa.
Receive mentorship and career support from industry leaders.
Earn a certificate of completion and access to internships.

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SELA Fellowship Program Commitment:

Participants must:

Fully participate in virtual sessions, activities, and commit to working on their social impact project.
Commit to 8-10 hours per week for three months.
Maintain communication regularly with program organizers and peers.
Participate in surveys and provide feedback during and after the program.

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Required Documents to Uploads

A Valid Identification Document
A Highest Academic Certificate
A Curriculum Vietal
A 90 Second Video
A Recent Headshot

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How to Apply SELA Fellowship Program

Interested candidates should follow the steps of application highlights below:

Step 1: Visit the SELA Fellowship official portal at https://sela.primacyyouthdevelopmentinitiative.org/

Step 2: Click on “Cohort 4 Application” and proceed to the application form.

Step 3: Click on “Apply for SELA Fellowship 2025 (Cohort 4) now!” To proceed for application form.

Step 2: Fill out the personal informations and Click on Next.

Step 3: Uploads a Valid Identification Document (Government issued): This can be a passport/ID/birth certificate/Drivers License as long as it shows your date of birth (PDF format).

Step 4: Uploads a Highest Academic Certificate and CV with references (PDF format) and click on next continues.

Step 5: Submit a 90 second Video Submission sharing your passion and motivation (Uploaded to Google Drive with a shareable link) and click on next to continues.

Step 6: Uploads a Recent Headshot (PNG or JPG format) and click on Click on “Apply” to submit your application form.

SELA Fellowship Program FAQs:

Q1: What is the SELA Fellowship Program?

The SELA Fellowship is a program designed to build sustainable African leaders who are passionate about leading grassroots initiatives in their communities, equipping them with skills to address challenges facing Africans.

Q2: Who is eligible for SELA Fellowship?

All applicants from African countries, aged 18-35, with a minimum of a Second Class Lower division degree, and demonstrating a clear commitment to social and environmental change.

Q3: How do I apply SELA Fellowship?

Visit the SELA Fellowship official portal, click on “Cohort 4 Application,” and fill out the application form, uploading required documents, including a valid identification document, highest academic certificate, CV, 90-second video, and recent headshot.

Q4: What documents are required for SELA Fellowship Application?

A valid identification document, highest academic certificate, CV with references, 90-second video sharing your passion and motivation, and a recent headshot.

Q5: What are the benefits of SELA Fellowship?

Develop critical thinking and leadership skills, expertise in climate advocacy and project management, practical experience in implementing community projects, and build a strong network of changemakers across Africa.

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Q6: What is the program duration for SELA Fellowship?

Three months, with a commitment of 8-10 hours per week.

Q7: What is the program format for SELA Fellowship?

Virtual sessions and activities, with regular communication with program organizers and peers.

Q8: What are the SELA Fellowship eligibility criteria?

Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old, demonstrate a clear commitment to social and environmental change, have proficiency in English, show leadership potential in sustainable development, and reside in any African country.

Q9: Is the SELA Fellowship application portal still open?

The application portal was initially set to close on September 20, 2025, but it has been extended, allowing more time for interested candidates to apply.