LéO Africa Institute Huduma Fellowship 2026 for Ugandan public sector leaders.

Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the 2026 LéO Africa Institute Huduma Fellowship. The Huduma Fellowship is a transformative leadership program designed to develop exceptional public servants in Uganda.

Program Highlights

• Intensive leadership seminars focused on public service excellence
• Mentorship from experienced public sector leaders
• Networking opportunities with fellow public servants
• Practical tools for driving institutional change

Program Components

Six integrated pillars that equip Huduma Fellows with the skills, networks, and mindset to lead transformational change in public service.

Leadership Development

Monthly seminars and workshops focused on public service leadership, ethics, and governance — building the foundational skills for effective and principled leadership.

Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from experienced public service leaders and policy makers who provide strategic counsel, career navigation, and accountability.

Networking

Building lasting connections with fellow champions and leaders across sectors — creating a peer network that extends well beyond the fellowship year.

Study Tours

Immersive exposure visits to successful public service initiatives, institutions, and governance models — learning from what works on the ground.

Project Work

Hands-on experience through capstone projects that address real public service challenges — turning theory into measurable community impact.

Knowledge Exchange

Structured forums for sharing experiences, research, and best practices among fellows, alumni, and visiting experts — fostering collective intelligence.

Selection Criteria

• Age: Between 25-35 years old
• Interest: Demonstrable interest in volunteerism and civic & public service
• Professional Background: Early stage professionals working in the civic & public sectors in Uganda
• Intellectual Curiosity: Interested in public affairs and committed to continuous learning
• Geography: Based in Uganda or working on Uganda-focused public service initiatives
• Commitment: Available to participate in all seminars, workshops, and fellowship activities

Structure

The Huduma fellowship is structured along a series of two seminars and two workshops in between which Fellows spend time at their work places with occasional interface with the members of the faculty as they continue to learn and apply the knowledge and skills acquired.

Graduation Seminar

Capstone Projects & Celebration

Delivery

The fellowship is delivered through a combination of means: some face to face sessions, online facilitated sessions and self-study which include recommended reading materials. Through customized case studies and professional Faculty coaching, fellows develop a personal action plan to tap into their leadership and influencing skills.