Nurturing the leaders of tomorrow

Nurturing the leaders of tomorrow is an important component of our programme. 

Our leadership skills programme, delivered in partnership with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, is split into three modules, with all the presentations and exercises tailored to the African context.

The programme is designed to challenge scholars’ understanding of leadership, reflect on their own experiences, strengths and weaknesses, and develop their confidence and ambition to lead. 

Topics covered include leading a sustainable future in Africa, communicating for influence, peer coaching and personal action planning.

Read Mastercard Foundation Scholar Laurianne Lingbondo’s reflections on the first leadership module of 2025/26.