Apply Now: Ujima Fellowship Cohort 8 – Board Leadership Program for Youth (16-30)

The Africa Centre is proud to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 8 of the Ujima Fellowship. As the largest Pan-African non-profit in Western Canada, we are dedicated to placing the next generation of Black and BIPOC leaders into the decision-making spaces where they belong.

Rooted in the Kwanzaa principle of Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), this fellowship is a fully funded leadership journey valued at over $4,000, provided at no cost to participants. We bridge the gap between community passion and professional governance.

What You Gain:

  • Accredited Training: 10 weeks of weekly NAIT Leadership classes (starting April 25).
  • Professional Governance: Completion of the Alberta Board Member Essentials (ABME) training.
  • Real-World Placement: A 6-month board placement with a community organization to gain active leadership experience.
  • Certification & Stipend: Upon successful completion, fellows receive three professional certificates and a $200 stipend.

Who Can Apply:

  • Youth aged 16–30.
  • Identify as Black, African, Caribbean, or from a marginalized/Indigenous community.
  • Reside in Edmonton or Calgary.
  • Interested in professional development and community advocacy.

Success in Action: Our alumni are already making waves. One recent Edmonton fellow from Cohort 6 transitioned directly from their board placement into a full-time professional role with their host organization.

How to Apply: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but the window for Cohort 8 closes soon.

Questions? For more information, visit our website at  https://www.africacentre.ca/ujima-fellowship-program or contact our regional teams:

Calgary Team

Edmonton Team


 

Image
Short description
Fully funded $4,000 leadership program for youth 16-30. Includes NAIT classes, board placements, and $200 stipend. Application for next cohort closes on 17th!
Your Contact Information
Daniel Daudu
Choose post type
Community News
Tags

Tags are used to categorize postings so that users can easily find opportunities that apply to them. Select the tags that apply to your submission below. You can only select one Location tag, but you can select more than one tag for Art discipline and Artist opportunity type if applicable.

Art discipline
All disciplines
Location
Central Alberta
Artist opportunity type
Classes & Workshops
Internships
Volunteers
Info

Any personal information provided in a request to post a listing on the AFA newsfeed, or in the listing itself, will be used for the purpose of posting to the AFA’s newsfeed, administering the AFA’s website and providing individuals and organizations with information on AFA programs and events. Such information is collected under the authority of section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Act. Should you have any questions about the collection of this information, you may contact Aaron Talbot, Arts Services Consultant – Communications, at 780-289-3781.