Young African Landscape Leadership Program
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The Global Landscapes Forum, in partnership with the Youth in Landscapes Initiative, is launching the first-ever Young African Landscape Leadership this year. Under this opportunity, African students and young professionals alike will be given the chance to join an eight-month annual program filled with networking meetings, regional dialogues, workshops, and much more.
**Application deadline:** March 31, 2022
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Young African Landscape Leadership Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/young-african-landscape-leadership-program/#h-benefits-of-the-young-african-landscape-leadership-program)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/young-african-landscape-leadership-program/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/young-african-landscape-leadership-program/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Benefits of the Young African Landscape Leadership Program
Outlined below are the benefits one can gain through joining this pioneer conference:
- Make friends with other amazing young African leaders during the Young African Landscape Leadership Forum **networking meetings** in May, October and December.
- Join **regional dialogues,** which are two-hour sessions to be held in July and in August, designed by regional youth to discuss important topics for regional youth ahead of the UN COP27 climate summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt in November 2022.
- Attend the **Landscape Leadership Workshop**. Details on the date, agenda and format (in-person, or digital or hybrid) will be released later in the year.
- Receive regular emails with **regional job vacancies**.
- Receive regular updates and reminders about **Africa-based GLF activities**(e.g. interviews with experts, Landscape News articles, Landscape TV episodes).
- Get a **free ticket** to all digital GLF events of the year and participate actively at GLF Africa 2022.
- Receive a **participation certificate** and a voucher for the **Landscape Leadership massive online open course (MOOC)** after attending 80% of engagements.
## Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to all African countries. Prior to joining the leadership program, however, one should first take note and meet the following requirements:
The program is for any African student or young professional (including African residents, people born in Africa, and the African diaspora) between the ages of 18 and 35 who:
- Has a strong interest in Africa’s landscapes and seascapes;
- **And** is currently enrolled in **or** recently graduated from university with a degree related to environmental sciences, landscape conservation and restoration, sustainable development, or other relevant fields, **or** has a strong passion for sustainability;
- **And** is willing and available to regularly attend scheduled activities.
## How to Apply
In order to start your application process, please send the following:
- Your updated CV/ resume uploaded to Google Drive;
- A one-minute video answering the following question: “In your opinion, what is the role of young Africans in supporting equitable and sustainable landscapes?”.
[Apply here](https://cmedia089988.typeform.com/to/pCpsT9CL) or else, visit the [official scholarship website](https://youth.globallandscapesforum.org/program-young-african-landscape-leadership-2022/) to learn more about the opportunity.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in Egypt
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Young African Landscape Leadership Program?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Egypt for the duration of the programme.
Is the Young African Landscape Leadership Program fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.