The application for the 2026 Reciprocal Exchange component is now open. U.S. professionals and Fellowship Alumni are eligible. Applications are due September 19, 2025.
2025 Mandela Washington Fellows Arrive in the United States
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders cohort to the United States.
Meet the 2025 Catalyst Grant Winner
The 2024 Fellowship Alumnus and energy entrepreneur from Niger will address energy insecurity in the Sahel by distributing solar lamps to rural communities.
U.S. Educational Institutions to Host Mandela Washington Fellows
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,...