Fellowship
Mandela Washington Fellowship
U.S. Department of State / IREX
A U.S. Government programme for young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa, focused on leadership development, professional development and collaboration.
At a glance
- Typical application period
- Historically around September–October
- Location
- United States / programme-based locations
- Format / work mode
- In-person, programme-based
- Recurrence
- Historically annual; it did not take place in 2026
Who it's for
Young African leaders
Eligibility
- Designed for young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa
- Future-cycle criteria have not been announced
What the opportunity provides
- Leadership development
- Professional development
- Collaboration
What applicants normally need
- Current requirements have not been announced
How to apply
No current application is available. Follow the official Fellowship website for future announcements.
Cycle record
No active cycle
The Fellowship did not take place in 2026.
Earlier cycles will be added only when their official details have been verified.
Why keep this on your radar?
Keep this on your radar if you are building credible leadership experience and want to understand a long-running programme for emerging African leaders.
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Start preparing.
Document your leadership work, community contribution and professional direction before a future announcement.
Useful preparation resourcesDocuments to prepare
- A current CV
- Accurate education and employment history
- Programme-specific supporting documents
Experience to build
- Relevant work, study or community experience you can describe with evidence
Skills that may help
- Clear writing
- Research
- Deadline planning