Mo Ibrahim Foundation · Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD)
Bourse Mo Ibrahim Leadership à la BAD (Abidjan), fellowship
This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version
- Level Master's
- Funding Fully funded
- Language Anglais, Français
- Verified on 26 September 2026
See the sources
This fellowship program funds a twelve-month professional immersion at the African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan, providing emerging African leaders with high-level experience to enhance their expertise in governance and development across the continent. Applications close on 20 November 2026, that is 44 days.
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How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
Fit with your profile
Add your nationality, level and field to see, point by point, whether this opportunity concerns you.
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 20 November 2026Date limite stricte pour le dépôt des candidatures en ligne. | Open |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Expérience professionnelle
Assets
Compétences analytiques
Watch points
Double nationalité
What is actually funded
- Allocation mensuelle
- Frais de voyage de mission
- Frais de voyage d'installation et de rapatriement
Not covered: Tuition · Assurance médicale · Plan d'éducation des enfants
Countries covered
Professionals who are nationals of an AfDB member country, hold at least a master's degree, have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, and are no older than 40, or 45 for women with children.. Also check two often missed filters: AfDB does not accept dual nationality for this fellowship, and government officials, active military personnel, and political party leaders are excluded.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
- 01
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
- 03
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
- 04
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)Complet, incluant date de naissance, nationalité, éducation et expérience pertinente.
- Relevés de notes académiquesCopies des diplômes et relevés.
- Lettres de recommandationTrois lettres.
- Preuve d'identitéPasseport ou carte nationale d'identité.
And you, on this one?
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What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
Durée du contrat de 12 mois non renouvelable
Method: Lecture directe
The deadline is close
Decide before 20 November
In one consultation we check with you the conditions that could rule you out, decide whether this application deserves your time, and set the steps until submission.
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