Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana Opens Applications for 2025 Public Service Fellowship with a Focus on Inclusivity

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Accra, Ghana – March 10, 2025 – The Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) has officially opened applications for the 2025 Public Service Fellowship (PSF), a highly competitive, one-year youth leadership development programme. The initiative, launched in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the Public Services Commission of Ghana, aims to strengthen public service delivery by attracting brilliant young Ghanaian graduates eager to drive systemic change in governance.

A Bigger and More Inclusive Fellowship in 2025

EPL Ghana has expanded the 2025 fellowship intake by 29%, offering 45 exceptional young leaders an opportunity to serve in key government agencies. The programme particularly encourages applications from:

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  • Young women
  • Persons living with disabilities
  • Mastercard Foundation Scholars

“This year’s fellowship is a significant step forward in building a diverse and dynamic public service. By prioritizing gender parity and inclusion, we are ensuring that public service reflects the voices of all Ghanaians,” said Juliet A. AmoahCountry Director of EPL Ghana.

What the Fellowship Offers

  • A fully sponsored, one-year leadership development programme
  • Comprehensive training and experiential learning
  • Job placements in government agencies, ministries, and state-owned enterprises
  • Professional mentorship and career support

“Diverse teams drive better results. By engaging young leaders from underrepresented backgrounds, we can strengthen Ghana’s public institutions and improve service delivery,” added Elizabeth-Zionita Akorfa Dzah, Programmes Manager at EPL Ghana.

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Application Process

About Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana

Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the next generation of ethical and effective public service leaders. Part of the broader Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) network, EPL Ghana has trained over 500 young professionals across Africa.

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For more information, visit: www.emergingpublicleaders.org

📩 Contact:
David Derwornu Gikunoo Gomado
Emerging Public Leaders Ghana
📧 Email: david@emergingpublicleaders.org
📞 Phone: +233 0537 935 507

Author

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    Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University
    of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a
    strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment.
    Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth
    development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing
    meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

    As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication
    and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content.
    His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and
    fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

    Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including
    Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon),
    Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and
    Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business
    and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of
    the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the
    University of Ghana Parliament House.

    Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered
    initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes,
    welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the
    student experience and promoting collective growth.

    As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students'
    Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year,
    Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare,
    accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.

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Abraham kofi Amudzegbe

Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment. Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content. His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon), Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the University of Ghana Parliament House.

Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes, welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the student experience and promoting collective growth.

As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year, Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare, accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.