The 2024 edition of the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, is inviting young African leaders with a passion for driving positive change in their community. The Fellowship offers an incredible opportunity to up to 700 young leaders from across Africa.
This fellowship is designed to empower selected young African leaders with skills and knowledge essential for leading in various sectors and communities.
Benefits of YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship
The YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship presents unique advantages for young African leaders. These benefits Include:
- It provides participants with an exceptional six-week Leadership Institute hosted at a U.S. college or university.
- Participants will also engage with U.S. citizens and other Fellows, sharing experiences and learning from each other.
- One of the unique features of the fellowship is the opportunity to explore industries beyond the usual work, broadening the expertise of Participants
- Fellows will also take part in a Summit alongside fellow African leaders, fostering meaningful connections.
- The fellowship facilitates interactions with U.S. Government, civic, and business leaders, expanding your network and knowledge.
- Fellows will get to strengthen their work by gaining new connections, skills, and innovative ideas.
- The fellowship grants Participants access to a continental and global Alumni Network, enabling you to collaborate on finding solutions to common challenges.
About Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a groundbreaking effort by the United States government to invest in the next generation of African leaders. With nearly 1 in 3 Africans falling between the ages of 10 and 24, and 60% of the population below the age of 35, the need for strong and results-oriented leaders is evident.
YALI aims to address this by promoting three core themes: leadership, entrepreneurship, and public management.
Eligibility Criteria for YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship
Applicants for the Mandela Washington Fellowship 2024, must meet the criteria below:
- Age between 25 and 35 (applicants aged 21-24 may be considered exceptionally)
- Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Applicants must be legally free to receive a United States J-1 visa
- Not affiliated with the U.S. Government
- Proficient in English
- Citizens or residents of eligible African countries
- Fellows are not allowed to bring dependents, including spouses and children, during the fellowship.
Evaluation Criteria for YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship
Applications for the fellowship will be evaluated based on several criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership and accomplishment in various fields
- The Candidate’s commitment to public or community service or volunteerism
- Ability to collaborate in diverse groups and respect differing opinions
- Strong social and communication skills
- Positive and flexible attitude
- Relevant professional experience and concrete goals for applying lessons learned
- Commitment to returning to Sub-Saharan Africa and contributing to the community
How to Apply for the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship 2024?
- Are you interested and qualified? the application process is easy and can be completed within a few minutes.
- Kindly Visit the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) website at: apply.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/ to submit your application.
- For answers to common queries, check out the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Fellowship application page at: www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/apply-faqs/
Fellowship Timeline
Here’s an overview of the Mandela Washington Fellowship 2024 timeline
- Application open date: August 15, 2023
- Application Deadline: September 12, 2023
- Interview of Semi-finalists by local U.S. embassies and consulates: November 2023 – January 2024
- Notification of Applicant’s status: March 2024
- Commencement of Fellowship begins in the United States: June 2024
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