EALO Solution Fellowship
Solve Real Problems. Develop Real Leaders.
Fellows work in small teams on real community and societal problems. They conduct field research, build evidence, develop practical solutions and follow those solutions through action and monitoring — guided by an EALO Project Lead.
“Don't train young people to simply talk about leadership. Give them real problems to solve.”
What is the fellowship?
Leadership developed through real work, not the classroom
The EALO Solution Fellowship gives young people the opportunity to develop leadership, research and problem-solving capabilities by working on real problems. It is not primarily a classroom-based leadership programme. It is a practical extension of EALO's institutional model: Problems → Research → Solutions → Impact.
Learning model
- Real Problem
- Understand
- Research
- Solution
- Validate
- Action
- Monitor
- Results
- Learn
How it works
A six-month journey
- Identify
- Understand
- Research
- Solve
- Act
- Monitor
Within the broader EALO cycle
- Problem
- Evidence
- Solution
- Action
- Impact
What fellows actually do
Practical problem-solving from start to finish
- Identify problems
- Conduct field research
- Speak with affected people and stakeholders
- Gather evidence
- Analyze information
- Develop practical solutions
- Assess feasibility and risks
- Support implementation where adopted
- Monitor progress
- Document results and lessons
Real problems
Fellowship projects
Current fellowship projects will be shown here once EALO has approved them for public display. No projects are listed yet.
What fellows gain
Experience that leaves a documented record
- Real-world problem-solving experience
- Research and evidence skills
- Field research experience
- Solution development skills
- Implementation and monitoring experience
- Teamwork and stakeholder engagement
- Documented project and impact record
- EALO Solution Fellowship Certificate
- EALO Fellow profile
- Continued opportunities through the EALO Fellows Network
Who can apply
Eligibility
- Age 18–30
- Based in Ghana (initial cohorts)
- Interested in solving real problems
- Able to participate throughout the six-month fellowship
- Basic digital communication ability
- No specific university degree required
Academic qualifications are not the primary basis for selection.
Selection
How EALO selects fellows
- Problem understanding
- Critical thinking
- Commitment
- Ability to contribute
- Collaboration
- Proposed problem
“What real problem would you like to help solve, and why?”
The key application question.
Fellowship model
25 Fellows → 5 Teams → 5 Real Problems
Each team has approximately five fellows and works on one problem during the fellowship cycle, supported by an EALO-appointed Project Lead. Every participant is an EALO Solution Fellow; responsibilities within a team vary with skills.
EALO Project Lead → 5 Solution Fellows → Community / Stakeholders
Fellowship timeline
One annual cohort
- 01
Applications
January–February
- 02
Selection
March
- 03
Fellowship
April–September
- 04
Results & Graduation
October
- 05
Fellows Network
November onward
Apply for the EALO Solution Fellowship
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