Applications are invited
for Mandela Washington Fellowship available for young African leaders. The fellowship is available for six
weeks of intensive executive leadership training, networking, and skills
building, followed by a Presidential Summit in Washington, D.C.
for Mandela Washington Fellowship available for young African leaders. The fellowship is available for six
weeks of intensive executive leadership training, networking, and skills
building, followed by a Presidential Summit in Washington, D.C.
The Mandela Washington
Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young
African Leaders Initiative (YALI). President Obama launched YALI in 2010 to
support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen
democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa.
Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young
African Leaders Initiative (YALI). President Obama launched YALI in 2010 to
support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen
democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa.
Students need to demonstrate
that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Scholarship
Description:
- Application
Deadline: October 10, 2018 - Course
Level: Fellowships
are available for academic coursework and leadership
training. - Study
Subject: Fellowships are awarded
for skills development in one of three areas: Business and
Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, or Public Management. - Scholarship
Award:
U.S.-based activities Leadership
Institutes: Each
Mandela Washington Fellow takes part in a six-week Leadership Institute at
a U.S. college or university in one of three tracks: Business, Civic
Engagement, or Public Management. The intensive model includes linkages
between academic sessions, site visits, professional networking
opportunities, leadership training, community service, and organized
cultural activities.
Mandela
Washington Fellowship Summit: Following
the academic component of the Fellowship, the Fellows visit Washington, D.C.,
for a Summit featuring networking and panel discussions with U.S. leaders from
the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Washington Fellowship Summit: Following
the academic component of the Fellowship, the Fellows visit Washington, D.C.,
for a Summit featuring networking and panel discussions with U.S. leaders from
the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Professional
Development Experience: Seventy
selected Fellows remain in the United States to participate in a four-week
Professional Development Experience with U.S. non-governmental organizations,
private companies, and governmental agencies that relate to their professional
interests and goals. The PDE is designed to give Fellows practical training and
the opportunity to learn transferable skills, expand their professional
networks, and apply concepts learned at their Institutes to real-world
situations in the U.S. context.
Development Experience: Seventy
selected Fellows remain in the United States to participate in a four-week
Professional Development Experience with U.S. non-governmental organizations,
private companies, and governmental agencies that relate to their professional
interests and goals. The PDE is designed to give Fellows practical training and
the opportunity to learn transferable skills, expand their professional
networks, and apply concepts learned at their Institutes to real-world
situations in the U.S. context.
Africa-based
activities
Upon
returning to their home countries, Fellows continue to build the skills they
have developed during their time in the United States through support from U.S.
embassies, the YALI Network, USAID, the Department of State, and affiliated
partners. Through these experiences, select Mandela Washington Fellows have
access to ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as
well as support for their ideas, businesses, and organizations. Fellows may
also apply for their American partners to travel to Africa to continue
project-based collaboration through the Reciprocal Exchange Component.
returning to their home countries, Fellows continue to build the skills they
have developed during their time in the United States through support from U.S.
embassies, the YALI Network, USAID, the Department of State, and affiliated
partners. Through these experiences, select Mandela Washington Fellows have
access to ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as
well as support for their ideas, businesses, and organizations. Fellows may
also apply for their American partners to travel to Africa to continue
project-based collaboration through the Reciprocal Exchange Component.
- Number
of Scholarships: In 2018,
Fellows represented a diverse group of leaders from 48 countries across
Sub-Saharan Africa. Twenty-five Fellows identified as having a disability,
and 51 percent of Fellows were women. - Nationality: Citizens
of Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde,
Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC), Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya,
Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe,
Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for this
Mandela Washington Fellowship. - Scholarship
can be taken in the USA
Eligibility
for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: Citizens of Angola, Benin,
Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African
Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic
of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea,
Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,
Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe,
Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan,
Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe can apply for this
Mandela Washington Fellowship. - Entrance
Requirements: Applicants will not be
discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, religion,
socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who
meet the following criteria: - Are
between the ages of 25 and 35 on or before the application deadline,
although exceptional applicants ages 21-24 will be considered. - Are
not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. - Are
eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa. - Are
not employees or immediate family members of employees of the U.S.
Government (including a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, USAID, and other U.S.
Government entities). - Are
proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. Applicants who are
deaf should consult the Application Instructions for more information. - Are
citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin,
Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African
Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic
of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea,
Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,
Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe,
Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan,
Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. - Are
not alumni of the Mandela Washington Fellowship
The
U.S. Department of State and IREX reserve the right to verify all of the
information included in the application. In the event that there is a
discrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will
immediately be declared invalid and the applicant ineligible. Applications not
meeting the above technical eligibility requirements will not be forwarded to
the selection committee. If you do not meet the technical eligibility
requirements for this program, we invite you to
visit exchanges.state.gov for information on other U.S. Department of
State exchange opportunities.
U.S. Department of State and IREX reserve the right to verify all of the
information included in the application. In the event that there is a
discrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will
immediately be declared invalid and the applicant ineligible. Applications not
meeting the above technical eligibility requirements will not be forwarded to
the selection committee. If you do not meet the technical eligibility
requirements for this program, we invite you to
visit exchanges.state.gov for information on other U.S. Department of
State exchange opportunities.
- English
Language Requirements: Applicants
from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English
language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Application Procedure:
How to Apply: The application will collect
basic information and will include questions regarding the applicant’s
professional and academic experience, including educational background; honors
and awards received; extracurricular and volunteer activities; and English
language proficiency. We will also request a résumé (with dated educational and
professional background) and personal information (name, address, phone, email,
country of citizenship). Additional elements, such as letters of recommendation
or university transcripts, are OPTIONAL and may supplement your application.
basic information and will include questions regarding the applicant’s
professional and academic experience, including educational background; honors
and awards received; extracurricular and volunteer activities; and English
language proficiency. We will also request a résumé (with dated educational and
professional background) and personal information (name, address, phone, email,
country of citizenship). Additional elements, such as letters of recommendation
or university transcripts, are OPTIONAL and may supplement your application.
