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Call For Applications: TheBoardroom Africa–Mastercard Foundation EMERGE Program 2026 for Africa’s Emerging Leaders

Africa’s next generation of young professionals and early-career changemakers can now apply for the EMERGE Program, a leadership development initiative powered by TheBoardroom Africa and supported by the Mastercard Foundation. This programme is built to help emerging African leaders grow in influence, capability, and impact. Traditional leadership pipelines often exclude young, purpose-driven Africans focused on impact. EMERGE was launched […]

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Mar 11, 2026
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Call For Applications: TheBoardroom Africa–Mastercard Foundation EMERGE Program 2026 for Africa’s Emerging Leaders

Africa’s next generation of young professionals and early-career changemakers can now apply for the EMERGE Program, a leadership development initiative powered by TheBoardroom Africa and supported by the Mastercard Foundation. This programme is built to help emerging African leaders grow in influence, capability, and impact.

Traditional leadership pipelines often exclude young, purpose-driven Africans focused on impact. EMERGE was launched to fill that gap — equip emerging leaders with the mindset, tools, and connections they need to lead.
Participants benefit from expert-led training, mentorship, and ongoing career support, while building a network across the continent.

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Benefits of the Program

  • Professional Support: Guidance on personal branding, career strategy, and leadership presence.
  • Leadership Development: Training in governance, strategy, sustainability, and personal mastery.
  • Talent Marketplace Access: A curated talent pool to connect with leadership roles and high-impact opportunities.
  • Pan-African Network: Be part of a growing community of emerging leaders across different African countries.

Who Should Apply / Eligibility

  • Early- to mid-career professionals based in Africa who show strong leadership potential.
  • Individuals committed to long-term impact: scaling projects, influence, governance or social initiatives.
  • Motivation to learn, grow, and give back to the continent.

Click HERE to Apply

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