The Lazord Fellowship is a fully immersive, one-year leadership development program that places recent graduates inside organizations working for social good across Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Greece. Designed for young professionals who want to turn civic ambition into practical expertise, the program combines a real workplace placement with structured training, mentorship, and access to a growing regional network of changemakers.
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About the Lazord Fellowship Program
First launched in Egypt in 2010, the Lazord Foundation has built the fellowship into a regional institution with chapters across the Arab world and the Mediterranean. The program is built around four core competencies: civic leadership, program management, organizational development, and decision-making. Fellows are placed four days a week inside a host organization working on projects that advance the public good, giving them firsthand exposure to the operational and strategic realities of civil society work.
Funding Size
- Monthly living stipend based on local cost of living in the country of placement
- Modest housing stipend based on placement and individual need
- No tuition or participation fees
- All training sessions and mentorship are provided at no cost to the fellow
Who Can Apply
- Recent graduates from any academic field who completed their degree in 2023 or later
- Must have local residency status and legal authorization to work in the country of application
- Must be available to commit to the fellowship on a full-time basis from September 2026
- Must have a demonstrated track record of civic engagement or community involvement
- Must be fluent in English
- Egyptian male applicants must have completed military service or hold an exemption certificate
- Use of AI tools including ChatGPT in the preparation of application materials is strictly prohibited and submissions are checked for compliance
Geographic Eligibility
- Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Greece
- Fellows apply to a specific country chapter and must have the right to work in that country
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Sector or Thematic Focus
- Civic leadership and community engagement
- Women’s rights and gender equality
- Education and youth empowerment
- Human rights and social justice
Application Process
Applications are submitted online through the official Lazord Fellowship application form. Each country chapter manages its own application process, so applicants should apply directly through the local partner institution they wish to join. The application requires a personal statement, a summary of civic engagement history, a biography, and responses to program-specific questions. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for further assessment ahead of the September cohort start date.
Required Materials
- Completed online application form submitted through the relevant country chapter
- Personal statement of between 800 and 1,500 words addressing a social cause and the applicant’s theory of change
- One-paragraph biography with a recent photograph
- Summary of civic engagement history and leadership experience
- List of significant awards and recognition received
- Proof of graduation and relevant academic credentials
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Key Dates
- Application deadline: 4 June 2026, at midnight CET
- Fellowship start date: September 2026
Selection Notes
- Applicants who have not yet received their graduation results may still apply if official results will be confirmed before the documentation deadline
- Candidates currently holding full-time employment cannot simultaneously maintain their job and complete the fellowship, as it is a full-time commitment