ClosedFellowshipAfrica-wide

Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

U.S. Department of State (YALI), administered by IREX

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria eligible)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Young African leaders who meet the fellowship's eligibility rules; the fellowship brings about 550 fellows to the United States for leadership training, including a business and entrepreneurship track.

Applicant type
Individual
Business stage
Not applicable
Location rule
Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria eligible)
Africa-wide
Sectors
Business & entrepreneurshipGovernance & civicYouth

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Leadership fellowship rather than a business grant; check the Application & Eligibility page for age and other rules.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2027 Fellowship applications were due 13 October 2026 (closed); next call not yet announced
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (mandelawashingtonfellowship.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at mandelawashingtonfellowship.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
mandelawashingtonfellowship.org
From the official page
“Applications are due October 13, 2026.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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