The YALI 2027 Mandela Washington Fellowship for young African Leaders (Fully Funded to the United States of America)

Applications are now open for the 2027 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring approximately 550 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2027 for a comprehensive executive-style program designed to empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities and build partnerships with American counterparts. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria: Please note that Fellows are not allowed to have dependents, including spouses and children, accompany them during the Fellowship. Financial Provisions of the Fellowship There is no fee to apply for the Mandela Washington Fellowship. If you are selected for the Fellowship, the U.S. Government will cover all program costs. Program costs funded by the U.S. Government will include: • J-1 visa support; • Round-trip travel from Fellow’s home city to the United States and domestic U.S. travel as required by the program. Fellows must depart from their country of residence within an eligible Fellowship country in Africa to the United States; • A six-week institute; • A limited accident and sickness benefit plan; • Housing and meals during the program; and • An optional four-week Professional Development Experience (for up to 50 Fellows). Please note that the U.S. Department of State, IREX, institutes, and/or PDE Hosts will not provide funds to cover Fellows’ salaries while they are away from work or funds for personal purchases, such as support for Fellows’ home organizations or gifts for family. Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship Connecting Africans to the latest life changing Opportunities around the Globe. [email protected] | [email protected] Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. @2021 - All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by OpportunitiesForAfricans

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