Dreaming of hands-on work experience in Egypt, Tunisia, or Jordan — fully paid? The Lazord Fellowship might be exactly what you have been waiting for. Open to young leaders from across the globe, this fully funded program places fellows inside real organizations tackling real social problems. Read on for a full breakdown of the Lazord Fellowship 2026 — what it covers, who qualifies, and exactly how to get your application in.
The Lazord Fellowship 2026 runs for one full year under a training track. Fellows receive a monthly living allowance tied to local cost of living, plus a housing contribution depending on where they are placed and what they need.
This is not a classroom program. Lazord drops you into a nonprofit or for-profit organization as a full-time employee, surrounds you with mentors, and puts you through intensive training alongside a regional cohort of fellows from all three countries. The whole point is to build people who can actually drive change — in education, human rights, women’s empowerment, social entrepreneurship, and beyond.
If you have a track record of civic involvement and a genuine theory of how to fix something broken in the world, this program was built for you.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Training / Non-Degree Program
- Institution(s): Lazord Partner Organizations
- Study Destination: Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan
- Program Period: One Year
- Deadline: June 4, 2026
Fields Covered
- Education
- Women’s Rights
- Civil Society
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Youth Development
- Corporate Engagement
- Human Rights
- Team Building
- Business Skills
Scholarship Coverage
Fellows accepted into the Lazord program receive the following:
- A one-year full-time placement inside a local nonprofit or for-profit organization
- A monthly living allowance based on local costs, plus a housing contribution based on placement and personal circumstances
- Direct networking access to professionals and decision-makers from both local and international sectors
- Monthly one-on-one mentoring from civil society professionals with real field experience
- At least 15 training sessions run by civil society leaders and specialist trainers — covering project management, leadership, team building, business skills, and more
- Participation in the annual opening and closing international conferences with fellows from Egypt, Tunisia, and Jordan
Eligibility Criteria for the Lazord Fellowship
Before applying, make sure you meet every one of the following conditions:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Foreign nationals — including those from conflict areas — must hold current residency status and legal work authorization in their target country
- Public university graduates from any faculty or branch may apply
- Private university graduates must hold a need-based scholarship covering at least two years of study
- Must have graduated in 2025 or later
- Must be free to attend the Annual International Conference in October 2026
- Male applicants from Egypt must have completed military service or hold a valid exemption certificate
- Must show a documented history of civic engagement
- Must be ready to commit to a full-time, one-year fellowship beginning September 2026
How to Apply for the Lazord Fellowship
Follow these steps to submit your application:
(1) Complete the Online Application Form for the specific partner organization you want to join.
(2) Your application must include:
- Basic personal information
- Your history of civic engagement and leadership roles
- Notable awards or recognition you have received
- A short one-paragraph biography
- A personal statement of 800–1,500 words focusing on a social issue you care about — economic, political, social, or cultural — and your theory of change for addressing it
- A valid passport (optional)
Website
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