ACEP Youth Champions for Fiscal Accountability Fellowship 2026

Applications are open for the ACEP Youth Champions for Fiscal Accountability (YCFA) Fellowship. This is the program’s third cohort in Ghana. It equips young Ghanaians to understand and interrogate the public finance system. Participants learn to track public money from allocation to expenditure.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP)
• Cost: Free to apply and participate
• Format: Two-day intensive, in-person training
• Dates: October 19–20, 2026, in Accra, Ghana
• Eligibility: Ghanaian citizens aged 18–35
• Application Deadline: October 10, 2026

Focus Areas

• Public finance systems and budget tracking
• Fiscal accountability and anti-corruption advocacy
• Governance and citizen participation in spending oversight
• Community-level fiscal accountability promotion

About the Fellowship

This fellowship gives young Ghanaians practical exposure to public finance issues. It also covers fiscal accountability, governance, and anti-corruption topics directly. Participants strengthen their understanding of how public resources get allocated. They also learn how citizens can push for greater accountability.

What Fellows Receive

Selected participants access hands-on, expert-led training over two days. They also complete a mandatory budget output during the program. Fellows leave equipped to promote fiscal accountability within their own communities. They can then apply these skills across various civic platforms.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be Ghanaian citizens between 18 and 35 years old. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students may apply for this fellowship. Candidates should show genuine interest in fiscal accountability or governance work. Applicants must also commute to the training venue in Accra.

Required Materials

Applicants must complete the official online application form fully. They must also commit to full participation in the training sessions. Completing the mandatory budget output afterward is a firm requirement.

How to Apply

Submit your application online before October 10, 2026.

Click Here to Apply

Conclusion

This fellowship offers young Ghanaians direct, practical training in fiscal accountability. Its focus on real budget tracking sets it apart from typical civic programs. Given the short window before October 10, interested applicants should apply promptly. Confirm all details through ACEP’s official webpage before submitting.

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