Growth Beyond Grades Cohort 2: RISE Future of Work Fellowship 2026

Applications are open for Growth Beyond Grades Cohort 2, the RISE Future of Work Fellowship by the Reboot Wellbeing and Empowerment Foundation (R-WEF).

This is an eight-week virtual fellowship designed for university students and recent graduates across Africa to build practical skills, career clarity, wellbeing, and readiness for the future of work.

What Will Fellows Build?

The fellowship will help participants develop:

Career clarity
Wellbeing and resilience
Responsible AI and digital readiness
Professional communication
Networks
Opportunity action

Who Should Apply?

The fellowship is open to:

Current tertiary students, preferably Year 2/Level 200 and above
Recent graduates within 0–3 years
Young people currently based in an African country
Applicants who are ready to attend live sessions and complete practical work

Fellowship Cohort Size

A total of 50 Core Fellowship places are available for Cohort 2.

Peer Learning Model

Selected fellows will have the opportunity to participate in structured R-WEF learning with up to three peers.

This provides participants with an opportunity to learn alongside others, share experiences, and maintain peer accountability throughout the fellowship.

What Is the Fellowship Commitment?

This is a working fellowship, not a webinar series.

Participants should expect:

Live sessions
Practical weekly outputs
Peer accountability
Baseline and endline surveys

Applicants should therefore be prepared to actively participate throughout the eight-week programme.

Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible if you:

Are based in an African country
Are a current tertiary student, preferably Year 2/Level 200 or above, or a recent graduate within 0–3 years
Are ready to join an eight-week virtual fellowship
Can complete practical activities and participate in peer accountability
Are seeking clearer and more practical next steps towards meaningful work

Application Timeline

Applications for Growth Beyond Grades Cohort 2 open on:

September 1, 2026

Applications close on:

September 14, 2026

Is the Fellowship Free?

Yes. The fellowship is completely free for selected participants.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply through the official R-WEF website:

About Reboot Wellbeing and Empowerment Foundation

The Reboot Wellbeing and Empowerment Foundation (R-WEF) runs programmes focused on helping young Africans develop their wellbeing, careers, and capacity to learn and grow.

Its first Growth Beyond Grades cohort focused on helping university students and recent graduates navigate the transition from education to meaningful work.

Important Details at a Glance

Details	Information
Programme	Growth Beyond Grades
Cohort	Cohort 2
Fellowship	RISE Future of Work Fellowship
Duration	8 weeks
Format	Virtual
Target	University students and recent graduates across Africa
Cohort Size	50 Core Fellowship places
Cost	Free
Application Opens	September 1, 2026
Application Deadline	September 14, 2026
Application Website	r-wef.org