U.S. Department of State · U.S. colleges or universities
Bourse Mandela Washington Fellowship aux universités américaines, professionnel
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- Level Other
- Funding Fully funded
- Language Anglais
- Verified on 26 September 2026
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This fully funded U.S. government program offers young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa aged 25 to 35 a six-week leadership and innovation training at U.S. universities, including professional development opportunities and networking within the Mandela Washington Fellowship network. Deadline to be confirmed.
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Les dates pour le cycle 2027 ne sont pas encore publiées sur la page officielle. | Announced |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Tranche d'âge
« The Fellows, between the ages of 25 and 35 »
Leadership
« accomplished leaders and have established records of promoting innovation and positive impact »
What is actually funded
- Tuition
- Leadership Institutes
- Professional Development Experiences (PDEs)
Countries covered
Young leaders aged 25 to 35 from Sub-Saharan African countries and, according to the extracted data, currently residing in the region, with a demonstrated record of innovation and positive impact.. The stated target group is young leaders, defined here by the 25 to 35 age bracket, a base in Sub-Saharan Africa, and already visible results. A mainly academic profile, even a strong one, is not the natural fit for this scheme if it cannot show concrete impact already achieved.
Application pathway
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Prepare the documents
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Documents to prepare or confirm
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- Identity document or passport
- Degrees, transcripts and academic records
- CV or academic and professional background
- Motivation statement, project or written responses
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Programme pour les jeunes leaders d'Afrique subsaharienne
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