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Obama Foundation Leaders Program

By Obama FoundationUnited StatesFully funded

The Obama Foundation Leaders Program is a free leadership programme for people already creating change in their communities. Over several months, participants follow a virtual or hybrid curriculum, get mentoring and join a global network of Obama Leaders.

Important dates

No dates have been announced yet. Check the official page.

Call expected to open around November 2026

This programme runs every year; dates usually move little from one round to the next.

Who can apply

Leaders aged 24 to 45 based in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe or the United States, with a track record of impact in the public, civic or private sector. Check the regional rules when the call opens.

What is covered

The programme is free. It offers leadership training, mentoring, a peer network and lasting access to the Obama Leaders community.

How to apply

Sign up for Obama Foundation updates and complete the online application when it opens, with short essays about your work. Finalists may be interviewed.

Deadline

The 2027-2028 call is expected to open around November 2026. The last round closed in December.

Written by our editors from the official information.

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https://www.obama.org/programs/leaders/

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