Mandela Washington Fellowship 2027 opens for young African leaders
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What happened
Applications close on October 13, 2026. About 550 fellows will spend six weeks at a U.S. college or university in summer 2027, studying business, civic engagement or public management. Applicants must be 25 to 35, or 21 to 24 in exceptional cases.
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 explore opportunities.
- Affects students in the US.
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