Applications are now open for the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program (ADEL) 2026. This is a prestigious, fully funded leadership program organized by the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) in Rabat, Morocco.
The program is open to young professionals aged 25-35 from countries across the Atlantic Basin (Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean). It brings together outstanding emerging leaders for an immersive experience that includes leadership training and participation in the high-level Atlantic Dialogues Conference. There is no application fee.
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Key Details:
- Program Name: Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program (ADEL) 2026
- Host Country: Morocco
- Host City: Rabat
- Program Dates: December 6–12, 2026
- Application Deadline: June 14, 2026
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Target Group: Young professionals and emerging leaders
- Age Limit: 25–35 years (as of December 6, 2026)
- Application Fee: No application fee
What This Scholarship Offers:
Selected participants will receive a completely free experience, including:
- Round-trip economy airfare from their home country to Morocco
- Full hotel accommodation in Rabat
- Local transportation within Morocco
- All meals during the program and conference
- Tailored leadership training and interactive workshops
- Full access to the prestigious Atlantic Dialogues Conference
- Direct networking opportunities with senior policymakers, experts, and global leaders
- Lifetime membership in the ADEL alumni network
- International exposure and visibility for their work
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be aged between 25 and 35 years (as of December 6, 2026)
- Be a citizen or resident of a country in the Atlantic Basin (Africa, Europe, North, Central or South America, or the Caribbean)
- Be fluent in English
- Have a strong professional track record and demonstrated leadership potential
- Be available to travel and participate fully from December 6 to 12, 2026
- Show commitment to making a positive impact in your community or field
Eligible Fields / Sectors:
- Public Sector / Government
- Private Sector / Business
- Civil Society / NGOs
- Think Tanks and Research
- Academia and Education
- Media and Journalism
- Social Entrepreneurship
- International Development
- Technology and Innovation
- Environment and Climate
- Any other field where you are creating impact
How to Apply:
- A Resume / CV (maximum 2 pages, in PDF format)
- A One-Minute Private YouTube Video answering these 4 questions:
- Who are you and what is your field of work?
- What drives your work and its impact?
- Why are you applying to ADEL?
- How will you contribute to and benefit from the program?
Important Notes:
- All documents and the video must be in English
- The YouTube video must be set to Unlisted (only people with the link can watch it)
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
Deadline: June 14, 2026
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