Mandela washington fellowship application information

Mandela washington fellowship 2025 application deadline!

Learn more about how to be a part of the next generation of African leaders!

The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2025 for a comprehensive executive-style program that is designed to build skills and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities.

The Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity to…

  • Participate in a six-week Leadership Institute at a U.S.

    college or university to share your experiences with and learn from U.S. citizens and other Fellows.

  • Explore industries beyond your daily work and expand your expertise.
  • Participate in a Summit with young African leaders.
  • 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.

[The Fellowship] has been a life-changing experience