Applicants must be citizens and residents of eligible Sub-Saharan African countries, meet the programme\'s age and leadership requirements and demonstrate a record of leadership and community impact.

The flagship Young African Leaders Initiative exchange programme brings emerging leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to the United States for intensive leadership institutes and professional engagement.

Benefits
Programme costs are funded according to the fellowship terms, including U.S. programme participation and major travel and living-related support.

Requirements
Meet citizenship, residency, age, English-language and leadership criteria and complete the official application when the annual call opens.

How to apply
Apply through the official Mandela Washington Fellowship application system during the annual application window.