Mandela Washington Fellowship 2025 in the USA | Fully Funded

During the summer of 2025, the Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States for an intensive, executive-style program designed to develop leadership skills and empower Fellows to take on key roles in their communities and industries. The selected Fellows will participate in a six-week Leadership Institute at a U.S. college or university, where they will engage with U.S. citizens and other African Fellows, exchanging experiences and learning from one another.

This fully-funded fellowship offers Fellows the opportunity to explore industries beyond their usual fields of work, broadening their expertise and enhancing their skills. Additionally, Fellows will have the chance to connect with U.S. government officials and prominent business leaders, gaining insights and forging new relationships that will further their professional development. After the program concludes, Fellows can join the global Alumni Network, which will serve as a valuable resource for finding innovative solutions to common challenges.

This leadership program is a transformative experience for participants, allowing them to build strong networks with both African and American peers. It will also help them renew their self-confidence and motivation to contribute to their communities. Fellows will study Business, Civic Engagement, or Public Management at U.S. institutions, expanding their knowledge and acquiring new concepts. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is committed to accessibility, fairness, equity, and inclusion, and does not discriminate against applicants based on any protected characteristic under U.S. law. Individuals from eligible countries are encouraged to apply for this international fellowship in the U.S. before the application deadline.

Fellowship Duration:

• 6 weeks 

Benefits of Mandela Washington Fellowship 2025 in the USA:

• J-1 visa support
• Round-trip travel from the Fellow’s home city to the United States and necessary domestic U.S. travel
• Departure from an eligible Fellowship country in Africa to the United States
• Six-week Leadership Institute
• Concluding Summit in Washington, D.C.
• Limited accident and sickness benefit plan
• Housing and meals during the program
• Optional four-week Professional Development Experience for up to 100 Fellows
• Fellows will participate in a six-week Leadership Institute at a U.S. college or university.
• Opportunity to interact with other fellows attending the event.
• Fellows will become a part of Global Alumni Network.
• There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, color or any other protected characteristic.
• Participants will get a chance to meet U.S officials and business executives.
• This is a wonderful chance to explore USA without financial burden.

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Eligibility Criteria for Mandela Washington Fellowship 2025 in the USA:

Applicants:

• Should be young African leaders.
• Are between the ages of 25 and 35 years old till September 10, 2024.
• Do not have to be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents of U.S.
• Should be eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.
• Must not be employees or family members including spouses, parents, children, or siblings of any employees of the U.S. Government Departments.
• Should be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Must be citizens and permanent residents of one of the following countries:
  •  Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), 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, or Zimbabwe.
• Do not have to be Alumni or former participant of the Mandela Washington Fellowship.

Documents required for Mandela Fellowship 2025:

• Professional trainings and certifications.
• Community and Volunteer work.
• Awards, honors, grants and scholarships received.
• Publications
• Associations and affiliations.
• English language proficiency test scores.
• Personal statement.
• International passport.

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 2025 Mandela Fellowship Deadline:

• The last date to apply is 10^th September, 2024.

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