The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 26 U.S. educational institutions selected to host 650 Mandela Washington Fellows in summer 2025.
Applications for 2025 Reciprocal Exchange Component Now Open
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce that applications for the Reciprocal Exchange component of the Mandela Washington Fellowship are open...
American Impact Award Application Now Open
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce that applications for the American Impact Award (AIA) are being accepted through September 23,...
U.S. Educational Institutions to Host Mandela Washington Fellows
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 28 U.S. educational institutions selected to host 700 Mandela Washington Fellows in summer 2024.
Meet the 2023 Leadership Impact Award Winner: Jamila Mayanja
Learn more about Jamila Mayanja, 2015 Fellowship Alumna and 2023 Leadership Impact Award Winner.
2023 Mandela Washington Fellows Arrive in the United States
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome the 2023 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders to the United States.
2023 Alumni Symposium Videos
Want to learn more about the 2023 Alumni Symposium in Boksburg, South Africa? Check out these videos from the sessions.
Meet the 2023 Mandela Day Service Grant Recipients!
Learn more about the 6 Alumni and Alumni teams selected for the inaugural Mandela Day Service Grants.
Alumni Enrichment Institute Participants Arrive in the United States
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome 200 Participants from the 2021 virtual Fellowship cohort for the Alumni Enrichment Institutes.
2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Want to learn more about the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit? Check out these videos from the sessions.