The Mandela Washington fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United states in the summer of 2018 for academic coursework and leadership training and will create unique opportunities in Africa for fellows to put practical new skills to use in leading their organizations, communities and countries.
WORTH
Financial provisions provided by the US government will include:
- J-1 visa support
- Round trip travel from fellow’s home city to the U.S and domestic U.S travel as required by the program;
- A six week Academic and Leadership Institute;
- Housing and meals during the program and
- An optional six-week professional Development Experience (for up to 100 Fellows)
ELIGIBILITY
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 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.
- Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
- Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.
- Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
DEADLINE: October 11 2017
To apply and for more information visit here
