Cohort 2026 — Now Forming

Azm Global Leaders Fellowship

Equipping exceptional
leaders for solving
complex challenges.

A prestigious two-year, fully funded hybrid global leadership journey to equip exceptional young Muslim leaders with the capabilities, opportunities, and connections to shape a bold and forward-looking world — with a $10,000 USD award per fellow.

Invest in a Fellow

100% goes to fellows

2 yr: FULLY FUNDED
$10K: Per Fellow
3: Global Summits

A leadership globe with glowing connection arcs linking cities across continents.

Why This Matters Now

Leadership gaps with generational consequences.

The world is facing a crisis of leadership even as complex global issues demand urgent, innovative solutions.

Traditional leadership styles no longer work in a rapidly changing, uncertain — but deeply, increasingly interconnected — world.

Without visionary, values-driven leaders, the next decade could see deeper division, accelerating brain drain, and vast lost potential — especially in the developing world.

The Program

Five components. One complete journey.

Three In-Person Workshops

Two-week immersives in 2026, 2027, and 2028 — fully covered.

Included

Continuous Online Learning

Weekly readings and monthly live sessions with global experts.

Included

Mentorship & Coaching

One-on-one guidance from experienced leaders.

Included

Opportunity Desk

Curated access to fellowships, grants, internships, and roles.

Included

$10,000 Scholarship Grant

Plus all travel, accommodation, and program expenses covered.

Included

Cohort 2026 — Applications Closed

One contribution.
One fellow's full journey.

Public announcement coming soon

Selected20 / 20

Cohort 2026Confidential until reveal

The Fellows

Selected from a global field. Already leading.

Fellows are exceptional young Muslim leaders, ages 22–29, with a demonstrated record of excellence, B2+ English proficiency, and a deep commitment to positive change.

Acceptance: <3%
Duration: 2 yr
Workshops: 3×
Grant: $10K

Cohort 2026 — Application FunnelFig. 02

Screenersunique candidates
2,129
Qualifiedpassed screening
1,494
Submittedfull applications
702
Interviewedshortlist
88
Selectedfinal cohort
20

Acceptance rate~0.94%

Faculty

Learn from global leaders.

Our faculty bring decades of real-world experience across diplomacy, behavioral science, academia, and social impact.

Founder & CEO

Muna AbuSulayman

A prominent media figure in MENA, a recognized global development leader with over 30 years of experience. Founder & CEO, AGL Fellowship; WEF Young Global Leader; Yale World Fellow; Advisor, UNIOM; Saudi UNDP Goodwill Ambassador; Founding CEO, Alwaleed Philanthropies (65+ countries); Board: Stanford CPSL, Gucci Global Equity, IncuVersity Leadership Fellowship. Founding Host of MENA’s top Talk Show, Kalam Nawaem

Cultural Competency Track Leader

Susan Douglass

Education Outreach Coordinator at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University. Professor at Bayan Islamic Graduate School and Legacy International Online High School.

Conflict Resolution Track Leader

Samar Ali

Award-winning author and Professor of Political Science and Law Co-Chair, Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy. Founding President and CEO of Millions of Conversations. Member of the Leadership Board at WEF.

Leadership & Management Track Leader

Iyad Uakoub

Stanford & Harvard-trained behavioral scientist and organizational psychologist. Executive coach to founders, C-suite leaders, and public sector decision-makers across Silicon Valley and MENA. Over 20+ years, he has led People, Learning, and Inclusion at scale across three Silicon Valley tech unicorns and four successful exits. Advised governments, accelerators, and high-growth ventures on leadership, talent strategy, and performance systems.

What Investment Enables

One contribution. One fellow's full journey.

A single contribution invests in the complete two-year experience for one fellow — three international workshops, online learning, mentorship, and a $10,000 scholarship grant.