Sir Cyril Taylor 2026 Programme for Young African Leaders to Attend the Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland

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AFS Youth Assembly is opening applications for the third edition of the Sir Cyril Taylor Program for Young African Leaders 2026, with support from the Sir Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation. Ten young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa will be selected to develop their skills and initiatives supporting sustainable development.

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Eligibility requirements for the Sir Cyril Taylor Program for Young African Leaders

• Be aged between 18 and 35 and come from a country in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Hold a valid passport.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities or experience, as well as potential for personal and professional development.
• Have an intermediate level of English.
• Be able to attend the Youth Assembly in person in Geneva, Switzerland, in août 2027.
• Show an interest in international affairs, sustainable development and youth-related issues.

Preference will be given to those leading a social impact project linked to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Benefits and funding of the Sir Cyril Taylor Program for Young African Leaders

The programme offers a fully funded 12-month scholarship covering participation in the planned activities, including travel and accommodation for the AFS Youth Assembly.

• Online AFS Global Competence Certificate training before the Youth Assembly.
• Preparatory workshops for the conference.
• Participation in the AFS Youth Assembly in Switzerland in août 2027, with recognition during the closing ceremony.
• Intensive “Effect+ in the Community” workshop in Switzerland in août 2027.
• Seed funding for impact projects, accompanied by six months of mentoring and support from the AFS Youth Assembly Impact Network.

Commitments of Sir Cyril Taylor Program for Young African Leaders

On their return, scholarship recipients will be required to replicate the “Effect+ in the Community” workshop for at least 100 young people in their communities. They will also implement their impact projects over six months.

How to apply for the Sir Cyril Taylor Program

The deadline is 19 novembre 2026 à 23 h 59 UTC. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. The organiser recommends applying early, as visa procedures can take several months. Using artificial intelligence to write narrative responses is strongly discouraged.

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