Mountaintop Emerging Leaders Fellowship

The Mountaintop Emerging Leaders Fellowship is a one-year program for the world’s most promising emerging leaders who are committed to driving systems change in lower-income communities around the world.

Benefits include:

• Fully funded two‑week Leadership Institute in Nairobi (flights, visa, accommodation, meals, transport covered)
• Mentorship and leadership coaching from global experts (Harvard, MIT, Nobel laureates, practitioners)
• Project guidance and structured reflection throughout the year
• Access to competitive micro‑grants (Catalyst Funds up to $1,000)
• Increased visibility via Mountaintop platforms and networks
• Lifelong membership in the Mountaintop global community

• Founder, Co‑founder, Executive Director, or senior leader of a nonprofit/community organization
• Organization operating for at least 3 years
• Work focused on severely under‑resourced communities
• Commitment to long‑term community service and leadership
• Must attend the two‑week Leadership Institute in Nairobi (Oct 2026)
• Full‑time commitment to fellowship project during the year