Apply for Mandela Washington Fellowship 2023

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The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2023 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.

This is an experience of a lifetime.  The [Fellowship] has provided a medium for interacting and networking with each other, sharing our dreams and aspirations…  I am so privileged to be a part of this generation that will foster change for the betterment of our families, communities, cities, countries, and Africa.”

2018 MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP ALUMNI

What are the criteria for selection?

Application Timeline

  • August 16, 2022 | Application opens
  • September 13, 2022 | Application deadline
  • November 2022 – January 2023 | Semi-finalists interviewed by local U.S. embassies and consulates
  • March 2023 | Applicants are notified of their status
  • May 2023 | Visa processing and Pre-Departure Orientations for Finalists
  • June 2023 | Fellowship begins in the United States

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.

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