AWI Fellowship
Developing Africa's next generation of finance and investment leaders.
AWI's flagship fellowship identifies high-achieving African university students and develops them through structured technical education, mentorship, career development, networking, and practical learning.
At a glance
- Audience
- African university students
- Format
- Structured cohort program
- Focus
- Finance, investing & career development
- Status
- Established
- Fellows
- 46
Why the AWI Fellowship Exists
Talent is everywhere. Access is not.
Talented African students can compete for some of the best opportunities in finance, investing, and business. But access to the knowledge, networks, mentorship, and early exposure that open those doors is not equally distributed.
AWI Fellowship exists to close that gap.
Fellows receive structured education, practical learning, career preparation, mentorship, and access to a growing professional community — building both the skills and relationships needed to pursue ambitious careers.
What Fellows Gain
Technical Education
Structured learning designed to build stronger finance and investment foundations.
Mentorship
Guidance and perspective from professionals who understand the path.
Career Development
Preparation for competitive professional opportunities.
Professional Network
Relationships with Fellows, alumni, professionals, and the wider AWI community.
Practical Learning
Opportunities to apply concepts rather than simply learn them.
Who It Is For
High-achieving African university students interested in careers across finance, investing, business, and related professional fields.
Where Fellows Go
A growing pipeline of African talent across finance, investing, and business.
- Investment Banking
- Global Markets
- Investment Operations
- Asset Management
- Law
- Startup Operations
- Finance & Business
Impact
46 Fellows
Through the AWI Fellowship.
1,000+ students reached
Through AWI's broader guest-speaker and community programming.
Where this fits in the AWI journey
Fellowship is one of AWI's core university-stage programs, alongside Wealth Foundations.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Who is the AWI Fellowship for?
AWI Fellowship is designed for high-achieving African university students interested in building careers across finance, investing, business, and related professional fields.
What does the Fellowship include?
Fellows participate in structured technical education, mentorship, career development, networking, and practical learning designed to prepare them for competitive professional opportunities.
Do I need to be studying finance or economics?
No specific major is currently listed as a requirement. Full eligibility criteria will be published when applications open.
Is the Fellowship virtual or in person?
Program format and cohort logistics are announced with each application cycle.
Is there a cost to participate?
Participation details, including any costs or financial support, will be shared when applications open.
When will applications open?
Application dates for the next Fellowship cohort will be announced through AWI's website and community channels.
What happens after the Fellowship?
Fellows become part of AWI's growing alumni and community ecosystem, with opportunities to remain engaged through programming, networking, mentorship, and The Exchange. AWI's broader model is designed for alumni eventually to return as mentors, speakers, judges, investors, donors, and partners.
Join the next generation of African talent.
Build the skills, relationships, and exposure to pursue opportunities across finance, investing, and business.
Application dates and update signup will be shared here once confirmed.
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