The
application period for the 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) is
now open! The Fellowship brings young leaders to the United States for
academic coursework and leadership training and creates unique
opportunities for Fellows and Americans to collaborate and as they spur
growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance
peace and security across Africa and the United States.
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The
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, begun in 2014,
is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
that empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership
training, and networking. The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring
up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2020 for a
comprehensive executive-style program that is designed to build skills
and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities.
Are you interested in being a part of the next generation of African leaders? Apply now!
About the Fellowship
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. Learn more >
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.
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.
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.
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MODE OF APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
Benefits
This is an unparalleled opportunity to…Benefits
Participate in a six-week Leadership Institute at a U.S. college or
university to share your experiences with and to learn from
Americans and other Fellows.
Explore industries beyond your daily work and expand your expertise.
Attend a Summit with young African leaders in Washington, D.C.
Meet with U.S. Government, civic, and business leaders.
Strengthen your work through new connections, skills, and ideas.
Join a continental and global Alumni network to help you seek innovative solutions to common challenges.
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 Fellows, who are between the ages of 25 and 35, have established records of accomplishment in promoting innovation and positive impact in their organizations, institutions, communities, and countries.
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 refer to the English Language instructions on the Resources page);
- Are citizens 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, or Zimbabwe;
- Are residents of one of the above countries; and
- Are not Alumni of the Mandela Washington Fellowship.
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Please note that Fellows are not allowed to have dependents, including spouses and children, accompany them during the Fellowship. The U.S. Department of State and IREX reserve the right to verify all information included in the application. In the event of a discrepancy, or if information is found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid and the applicant ineligible.
Selection Criteria
The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):
A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in business, civic engagement, or public service;
A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and to respect the opinions of others;
Strong social and communication skills;
An energetic, positive attitude;
A demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and professional experience in the preferred sector/track; and
A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home.
Application
Apply to be a part of the next generation of African Leaders!
For more information, Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship 2020.
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