Obama Leaders Program 2027-2028

About this opportunity

The Obama Leaders Program is the signature leadership initiative of The Obama Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organisation based in Chicago. It connects emerging leaders across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States, and adds new cohorts to a global network of more than 1,800 alumni. The programme is for emerging leaders aged 24 to 45 who are already working for change in their communities. Applicants should check the eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions on the Foundation’s application page before they apply. Participants attend weekly regional learning sessions and work with leadership coaches, subject matter experts and peers. The core curriculum, adapted for each region, covers values-based leadership, relationship cultivation and systemic engagement. The announcement does not list costs or other benefits, so details should be confirmed on the application page. Applications for the 2027-2028 class are open until Friday, Dec 4, 2026 at 12 p.m. US Central Time, with a priority deadline of November 23. The Foundation expects to announce the new class in summer 2027.