Mandela Washington Fellowship 2027 for Young African Leaders | Programme costs, travel, housing and meals covered | Apply Now

What happened

The Mandela Washington Fellowship 2027 is open to young African leaders for a six-week leadership programme in the United States. The fellowship covers programme costs, travel, housing and meals, with up to 550 leaders expected to participate in the 2027 cohort.

Why it may matter

• This is time-bound — there is an application or deadline involved, so check the dates before they pass.
• Something has opened that was not open before — worth checking whether you are eligible.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or get a job.
• Affects students in the US.