The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) from the Republic of Ghana
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__ Nelson Mandela
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Apply to be part of the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship!
“I believe that the Mandela Washington Fellowship has made me a stronger and better leader and has challenged me to think outside the box… There can only be more, bigger, and better to come from me, my fellow Fellows, and the continent of Africa as a whole.”
Learn more about the 2023 Fellowship selection timeline and process, eligibility information, and more. We can’t wait to meet the next Mandela Washington Fellows!
September 13, 2022
Application Closed
Nov 2022-Jan 2023
Semifinalists interviewed by local U.S. embassies and consulates
March 2023
Applicants are notified of their status
May 2023
Finalist visa processing and Pre-Fellowship Orientations
June 2023
Fellowship begins in the United States
July 2023
Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit