Apply Now: African Youth Impact Bootcamp 2026 – Cohort 2.0
Applications are now open for the Pan-African Youth Impact Bootcamp 2026 (Cohort 2.0).
This is a fully funded, six-week virtual programme designed to equip young Africans with the skills, networks and practical experience needed to create meaningful impact across the continent.
Hosted by The African Student Summit, the bootcamp will bring together young people from different African countries and backgrounds for learning, collaboration, mentorship and practical problem-solving.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to young Africans aged 18 to 35 who are passionate about creating positive change and interested in areas such as:
- Leadership and youth development
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Technology
- Community development
- Research and policy
- Creative industries
- Social impact and problem-solving
Applicants are expected to be willing to learn, collaborate with other participants and commit to the full six-week programme.
What Participants Will Gain
Selected participants will have the opportunity to:
- Take part in a fully funded six-week virtual fellowship.
- Build leadership and personal development skills.
- Connect and collaborate with young people from across Africa.
- Engage with entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, researchers, creatives and other professionals.
- Develop practical projects and solutions to real-world challenges.
- Expand their Pan-African professional and social networks.
- Gain practical experience in turning ideas into meaningful action.
Programme Details
Programme: Pan-African Youth Impact Bootcamp – Cohort 2.0
Host: The African Student Summit
Duration: Six weeks
Format: Virtual
Eligibility: Africans aged 18–35
Start Date: August 29, 2026
End Date: October 10, 2026
Funding: Fully funded
Application Deadline: August 26, 2026
The bootcamp is designed to move participants beyond simply discussing Africa’s challenges by encouraging them to explore, question, engage, collaborate and create practical solutions.
With the application deadline approaching, eligible young Africans are encouraged to submit their applications before August 26, 2026.
How to Apply: Interested applicants can register through the programme’s application page on Luma: Apply for the Pan-African Youth Impact Bootcamp 2026
