Canada invites young, ambitious changemakers to step into the world of international development through the International Youth Fellowship, a fully funded global opportunity delivered by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC). Designed for passionate recent graduates and early-career professionals, this unique fellowship enables young Canadians to contribute to social impact projects across Africa and Asia while building outstanding global careers.
This prestigious 8-month overseas placement is supported by an intensive three-week pre-departure training program in Ottawa 🇨🇦. Fellows work with leading institutions within the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world’s largest international development organizations, while gaining hands-on experience that shapes their future pathways in government, non-profit, communications, STEM, education, finance, and more.
🌟 What the Fellowship Offers (Fully Funded!)
• ✈️ International travel costs fully covered
• 🏡 Accommodation provided
• 💉 Vaccinations & health insurance covered
• 💰 Monthly living stipend
• 🌍 8-month placement in Africa or Asia
• 🎓 Three-week pre-departure training in Ottawa
• 🤝 Professional mentorship from development experts
• 💼 Career-building experience with global impact organisations
• 📌 Note: Participants contribute a one-time CAD $1,000 towards the program
🔹 How It Works
• 🌱 Choose between two streams: International Development Management (IDM) or International Microfinance & Microenterprise (IMM)
• 🏥 IDM includes health, education, civil society, gender equality, and early childhood development placements
• 💼 IMM focuses on microfinance, market development, and enterprise support
• 🧩 Fellows apply to placements aligned with their background such as:
– Communications & Marketing
– Monitoring & Evaluation
– Research
– Operations & Project Management
– Partnerships & Community Development
• 🌏 93% of current Fellows report that the program shaped their career or study decisions
🔹 Program Details
• 💼 8-month international placement with AKDN partner institutions
• 🌍 Work on real development programs that improve quality of life
• ✨ Gain experience in results-based management, gender equality integration, climate resilience, proposal writing, reporting, and project design
• 🤝 Collaborate with experts, hiring managers, and alumni
• 💡 Design and present a practical development concept note during pre-departure training
• 🏙 Training delivered in downtown Ottawa with former Fellows and leading practitioners
🔹 Pre-Departure Training Experience
• 🧠 Dive into key topics: development fundamentals, RBM, M&E, gender equality, climate mainstreaming
• 🪪 Interactive sessions using real case studies and project data
• 🤝 Work in project groups and pitch solutions to sector experts
• 🌟 Build lifelong peer connections across Canada
• 🏙 Stunning Ottawa-based training delivered in a dynamic, collaborative environment
🔹 Eligibility Criteria
• 🇨🇦 Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• 🎂 Must be 30 years old or younger on or before 1 February 2026
• 🎓 Must hold at least a university undergraduate degree
• 🌍 Must demonstrate the qualities of a global citizen: empathy, learning mindset, adaptability, and motivation to create meaningful change
📅 Application Deadline: Deadline: February 1, 2026.
🔗 Application Link
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