AGORA Fellowship 2026 (Cohort 2): Apply for a Partially Funded 9-Month Leadership Programme for African Leaders

Are you a mid-career founder, executive or institution builder ready to move from personal influence to systems-level impact? The AGORA Fellowship has opened applications for Cohort 2, and Nigerians can apply.

What Is the AGORA Fellowship?

The AGORA Fellowship is a 9-month leadership and institution-building programme run by The Agora Project in Lagos, Nigeria, and powered by Eden Centre. It is built for African leaders who are already creating measurable impact and want to scale it through organisations, enterprises, ministries or structured platforms.

The programme is explicitly faith-based. It trains "Kingdom-minded" leaders with Christ-centred influence across twelve spheres of society, including business, government, media, education, law, technology, fashion and non-profits.

At a glance

•Duration: 9 months

•Cohort size: small and selective (the website lists 12 fellows)

•Funding: partially funded

•Organiser: The Agora Project, Lagos, Nigeria

What Fellows Get

•Leadership formation

•Institution building

•Mentorship and peer learning

•Systems leadership training

•Strategic exposure

•Capstone development (a Kingdom Impact Project addressing a real societal challenge)

•Residency and immersive learning

•Graduation and commissioning

•Fellows are guided by faculty, mentors and a panel of judges who assess their final projects.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)

•Country: open to Africans, so Nigerians are eligible. No state restriction is stated.

•Age: 27 to 40 years

•Experience: about 8 to 10 years of professional experience in marketplace, ministry, creative industries, public service or entrepreneurship

•Business: a legally registered social enterprise or business operating in Africa

•Level: mid-level or senior professionals, such as founders, executives and institution builders

•Track record: already leading and creating measurable impact

A Note on Faith Orientation

This is a Christian discipleship-and-leadership programme. Its curriculum, objectives and mentorship are grounded in a biblical worldview. Read the programme details carefully to confirm it fits your values before you apply.

Deadline

Applications opened: 5 September 2026

Applications close: 1 November 2026

Don't wait until the last week. Prepare your business registration documents and impact evidence early.

How to Apply

👉 Apply here: AGORA Fellowship Application Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyHpFRESjFlHYadNz0P_18CWMr-YVL6S7i6u0FHrJmhEZLIA/viewform

👉 Visit the official fellowship page: https://theagoraproject.org/fellowship/

For questions, email fellowship@theagoraproject.org.

Final Thoughts

If you lead a registered enterprise or institution and want structured mentorship and a peer network of fellow leaders, this fellowship is worth considering. Share this with a leader who fits.