DG Awards
& Applications
Gateway
One gateway to Director-General(DG) Annual Awards & AFFiT development opportunities, professional recognition. Choose your pathway and submit through the official application portal.
Opportunity • Recognition • Impact
Choose Your AFFiT Pathway
Review the programme that applies to you before proceeding. Each application is independently screened and remains subject to eligibility, verification and final approval.
September 2026 – June 2027
Five Special Fellowship Development Projects
A structured development platform connecting AFFiT Fellows and eligible new applicants to opportunities for scholarship, professional advancement, enterprise, investment, research, writing and publication.
- Scholarship Development Scheme
- Professional Training & Skills Development
- Business & Entrepreneurship Empowerment
- Partnership Business & Investment
- Research, Writing & Publication
Apply for one or more projects according to your goals and eligibility.
Excellence deserves recognition
Director-General’s Annual Award 2026
AFFiT’s annual recognition platform celebrates Fellows whose leadership, innovation, professional excellence, service and measurable impact distinguish them within the community.
AFFiT Fellows DG Annual Award
For duly recognised AFFiT Fellows who satisfy the approved eligibility and participation requirements.
Interviews: 25 September–20 October 2026
Committee Report: 10 November 2026
Awards: 11–12 December 2026
AFFiT Research Fellows DG Annual Award
For duly recognised AFFiT Research Fellows demonstrating outstanding research, leadership, innovation, service and measurable professional impact.
Interviews: 25 September–20 October 2026
Committee Report: 10 November 2026
Award Presentation: 11–12 December 2026
Before You Submit
Ensure that all information and supporting evidence are accurate. Applications and award entries may be subjected to verification, screening, assessment and interview where applicable before final approval.
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