Scholarships by Mandela Washington Fellowship 2026 - 2027

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).

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  • Call for Applications:Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Component Program 2026(FUNDED)

    The Reciprocal Exchange Component 2026 Program for the Mandela Washington Fellowship is currently accepting applications. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, interested candidates can click here.

    Date Posted: 27 Aug, 2025
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  • The Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni PDEs Program (Funded)

    Applications for the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alunmi PDEs is now open. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply.

    Date Posted: 21 Aug, 2025
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  • Call for Readers for the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship Program 2025

    The US Department of State and IREX are seeking academic, professional, and regional experts to read and score applications for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. 

    Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2024