Applications are currently being accepted for the Presidential Precinct Global Democracy Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to leanr more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Presidential Precinct Global Democracy Fellowship
This 6-week immersive program will accelerate your growth as a leader in democracy, equipping you to cultivate lasting transformation in your community, country, and region. Building on the legacy of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, and expanded to include Fellows from around the world, this signature program is designed for rising and established leaders with the potential to make a difference for democracy.
Benefits of Presidential Precinct Global Democracy Fellowship
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Fellowship covers:
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DS-2019 form (for J-1 visa)
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All lodging and meals (catered, dining hall, or debit card with pre-loaded funds)
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Transportation for programming activities and airport transfers
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Fellows must pay:
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Visa appointment and SEVIS fees
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Health expenses not covered by insurance (co-pays, prescriptions, etc.)
Presidential Precinct Global Democracy Fellowship Requirements
- Qualified applicants are social movement leaders, leaders of civil society organizations, local government officials, parliamentarians, democracy and human rights defenders, journalists, and creatives.
- Applicants should have at least seven years’ demonstrated experience in democracy-building, drawing on one or more of these professional disciplines: government and politics, law, peacebuilding, advocacy for vulnerable communities and communities under threat, communications, media and journalism, and cultural heritage and preservation
- Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Preference will be given to applicants from key countries based on indices published by V-DEM, the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Atlantic Council Freedom Index, and similar sources.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
02 February, 2026
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