The UGO Fellowship Programme is a transformative Pan-African leadership journey designed to identify and develop the next generation of ethical, innovative, and impact-driven leaders in the green economy. Over an intensive three-month period, selected fellows will be engaged in a dynamic and immersive learning experience, covering critical areas such as personal development, ethical leadership, social entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, community development, sustainability, and training on diplomacy, etiquette and protocol.
This journey is designed not only to strengthen academic knowledge, but to translate it into practical solutions that address real challenges within communities. The programme culminates in a cross-border exchange experience within UGO partner countries, offering fellows a rare opportunity to engage with diverse cultures, build continental networks, and gain global perspectives. Through this experience, participants move beyond theory into a lived understanding, shaping their identity as African leaders committed to sustainable development.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be citizens of Botswana, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years at the time of application.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled at university level, in a tertiary course related to sustainability and the green economy.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 60% average (aggregate) from their latest results.
- Applicants must have never flown or travelled outside of their country of birth.
- Applicants must be open to travelling both domestically and internationally.
- Applicants must not have a criminal record.
- Applicants must be available for the entirety of the program.
- Applicants must demonstrate that they come from a previously disadvantaged background, as supported by an affidavit or letter from a traditional authority.
- Applicants must have access to a suitable device (tablet, phone, or computer) and reliable internet connectivity that will enable them to participate in the online trainings.
How to apply
Submit your application through the provided online form and attach the following documents in a single PDF (combine everything in one PDF) to fellowship@universalgreening.org with your student number as the email subject before 14 May 2026 at 23:59 SAST.
- Submit a 1-page motivational letter.
- Latest academic transcript.
- High-resolution head-and-shoulders photo (submitted as a separate attachment).
Application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=w4bTa-ODAEOOKCUF5Fb-fOn3dO3YWAxHtfWHYkdNCAxUQkVJQ1dNTTlNWkRIN01UQjg3M1NQVEE1OC4u
Deadline: 14 May 2026, 23:59 SAST