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.
Application and Selection Timeline
- August 13, 2024 | Application opens
- September 10, 2024 | Application deadline
- November 2024 – January 2025 | Semi-finalists interviewed by local U.S. embassies and consulates
- March 2025 | Applicants notified of their status
- May 2025 | Visa processing and Pre-Departure Orientations for Finalists
- June 2025 | Fellowship begins in the United States
