They are calling upon Food systems leaders living in Rwanda and working in Sustainable Land Use, Access to Nutritious Foods, or Food Technology & Trade. Forty successful applicants will be selected, with their leadership journey commencing in January 2023. Selected applicants will enjoy ten months of inspiring, action-oriented learning delivered by Wageningen University & Research, a leading agricultural university in the world. Upon graduation, they will be inducted into the Rwanda Food Fellowship, a life-long professional network of change-makers.
Wageningen Universiteit Information
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a legal resident of Rwanda (non-nationals are also eligible).
- 45 years of age or younger.
- Fluent reading and writing English.
- Willing and able to commit 4 hours per week.
Application Process
Go to African Food Fellowship on www.wur.nl to apply
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to 90 minute group interviews.