Open Africa Power Programme 2025

About

The Open Africa Power Programme 2025, organized by Enel Foundation and Sustainable Energy for All, invites young African professionals aged 24-35 to apply for a transformative experience that combines online and in-person training, focusing on the electricity sector's sustainable development, with a strong emphasis on gender equality and leadership, culminating in a unique opportunity to engage with top academic institutions in Italy and Africa.

Benefits

• This year the programme will engage up to 80 African students, with at least 50% women, and almost 500 alumni in a series of professional development and leadership activities provided in partnership with top academic institutions in Italy and Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be between the ages of 24 and 35 by April 14th, 2025
• Be a citizen of an African country
• Currently resident in an African country or planning to relocate in Africa by the end of 2025
• Eligible to travel to Italy
• Graduated by April 16th, 2025, from a PhD, MBA, or Master's degree
• At least one degree must be from an African University
• Demonstrated interest in a career in the electricity sector
• Proficient in English (CEFR C1 level)
• Willingness to promote gender equality and women's empowerment