Deadline: February 1, 2026
Applications are open for the Aga Khan Foundation Canada International Youth Fellowship 2026-2027. The International Youth Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals in Canada to bring a global dimension to their careers. Through an intensive pre-departure training and an overseas placement, Fellows get hands-on experience in international development. Their placements support local institutions to implement programs that improve the quality of life of the communities they serve.
Fellows will be placed in one of two streams: International Development Management (IDM) and International Microfinance and Microenterprise (IMM). IDM Fellows are typically placed with organizations working in fields like health and education and IMM Fellows with organizations involved in microfinance or market development.
Each Fellow spends eight months in Africa or Asia working with agencies and partners of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), one of the world’s largest and most respected international development organizations.
Costs
- AKFC covers the majority of costs associated with living and working overseas including travel, accommodation, vaccinations, health insurance, and a modest stipend to cover the cost of living. Successful candidates are required to make a one-time contribution of CAD $1,000 towards the costs of the Fellowship.
Eligibility
To become an International Youth Fellow, applicants must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Be 30 years of age or younger on or before February 1, 2026
- Be able to demonstrate qualities and characteristics of global citizens
- Hold at minimum an undergraduate university degree
Application
They are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort until February 1, 2026. Start your application today!
For more information, visit International Youth Fellow.
