Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

The Mandela Washington Fellowship brings approximately 550 young African leaders to the United States for a six-week executive-style institute at a U.S. college or university. Eligibility: ages 25-35 (exceptional applicants 21-24 may be considered) as of application deadline; not U.S. citizens or permanent residents; eligible for J-1 visa; proficient in English; citizens and residents of eligible Sub-Saharan African countries; not alumni of the Fellowship. Fellows engage with U.S. experts in business, trade, emerging technologies, governance and security, and join a network of nearly 7,800 alumni.