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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Bureau Cameroun

Young Leaders 2027 Program in Cameroon

Deadline
29 days left
Funding
No funding
Country
Cameroon
Language
French, English

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This training program in Cameroon is aimed at young people aged 18 to 35 who live in Cameroon and are involved in civil society or political life. It covers training only, through 8 two-day sessions, in person or on Zoom, from March to December 2027. Applications are submitted through an online form and must be completed by December 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Verified on 8 November 2026

This training program is aimed at young Cameroonians aged 18 to 35 involved in civil society or political life: it offers eight training sessions between March and December 2027, with applications open until December 10, 2026. Applications close on 10 December 2026, that is in 29 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Expérience requise : Être activement engagé dans la société civile, les partis politiques, les syndicats ou les initiatives communautaires

  • Engagement actif

    “To be actively engaged in civil society, political parties, trade unions or community initiatives;”

    Official text (French): Être activement engagé dans la société civile, les partis politiques, les syndicats ou les initiatives communautaires ;

  • Contenu du formulaire

    “To complete this process, you will need to answer all the questions and write four short essays on current affairs.”

    Official text (French): Pour terminer ce processus, vous devrez répondre à toutes les questions et rédigez quatre courts essais sur des questions d'actualité.

  • Tranche d’âge exigée

    “To be aged 18-35 at the time of application submission;”

    Official text (French): Être âgé·e·s de 18 à 35 ans au moment du dépôt de candidature ;

  • Procédure de candidature

    “Les candidatures sont à soumettre au plus tard le 10 décembre 2026 à 18h, via le lien suivant : FORMULAIRE DE CANDIDATURE”

  • Résidence

    “To reside in Cameroon;”

    Official text (French): Résider au Cameroun ;

  • Required degree

    “To hold a university degree (or be in the process of obtaining the first degree);”

    Official text (French): Être titulaire d’un diplôme universitaire (ou en cours d’obtention du premier diplôme) ;

Assets

  • Leadership potential

    “To have demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in social and political development.”

    Official text (French): Avoir démontré un potentiel de leadership et un intérêt pour le développement social et politique.

Watch points

  • Formulaire Google

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is "available": this is not a logistical detail, but the real filter for a program spread over eight sessions. With 25 places announced, a credible application must show real, continuous, dated commitment, not just general motivation. The four short essays must prove that you can connect local action to public issues, with precise examples rather than vague wording. Prepare your concrete examples in advance, check your 2027 calendar, then complete the form in one sitting.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

Heure indiquée sur la page : 18h (heure locale) pour la date limite du 10 décembre 2026

What is actually funded

  • Formation8 sessions de formation de deux jours (du jeudi au vendredi), organisées chaque fin de mois de mars à décembre 2027, en présentiel ou en ligne (Zoom)

Countries covered

Young people aged 18 to 35 who live in Cameroon and are actively involved in civil society, political parties, trade unions, or community initiatives may apply. What broadens the reading of eligibility is that the first university degree may still be in progress: there is no need to wait for the final diploma to be issued. Selection remains focused on someone already active in collective action, with leadership potential that must be made visible in the essays.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. 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.

  • Formulaire de candidature en ligne (Google Form)Soumission via le formulaire Google indiqué sur la page
  • Quatre courts essaisRédiger quatre courts essais sur des questions d'actualité dans le formulaire

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