1. Applications Close 11 November 2015 The Mandela Washington Fellowship is a professional development opportunity which comprises 6 weeks of executive leadership training and mentorship at leading universities in the United States followed by the Presidential Summit held in Washington DC. Applicants can apply via three tracks: Public management, Civic leadership and Entrepreneurship. Apply now at yali.state.gov/apply
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is President Barack Obama’s flagship programme part of the Young African Leaders Initiative.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship (inaugurated in 2014) will bring 1,000 young leaders to the United States in summer for academic coursework and leadership training and will create unique opportunities in Africa for Fellows to put new skills to practical use in leading organizations, communities, and countries.