The 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship application period is now closed. Learn more about what’s next by viewing the selection criteria and timeline. The U.S. Department...
Announcing a New Opportunity for Alumni: LINC Grants
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are excited to announce the launch of the Leveraging Innovations in New Communities (LINC) Grant program, a new...
Personal Reflections on the Mandela Washington Fellowship
“When I first signed on as the Academic Director for the Mandela Washington Fellowship, I had a sense of what this Fellowship entailed, but much...
Hundreds of young African leaders convene in Washington to collaborate on leadership and innovation
Hundreds of young African leaders gathered in Washington, DC, this week for the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit.
2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit Videos
Check out videos from plenary sessions and Ignite Talks at the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit!
Americans expand opportunities through international exchange with Africa
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 102 Americans selected to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders’ Reciprocal Exchange Component...
Mandela Washington Fellows from Africa sharpen leadership skills and community interaction in Boise
"Twenty-five African leaders are calling Boise home for the next few weeks, as part of the U.S. State Department's prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship. It's the...
Learn about the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome the 2019 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders to the United States...
My rise as a refugee girl: Why I’m giving back to girls in South Sudan
After growing up as a refugee in South Sudan, 2018 Fellow Victoria Nasera overcame adversity to succeed and is paying it forward through the Nasvick...
Educational institutions across United States selected to host Mandela Washington Fellows
The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to announce the 27 U.S. educational institutions that have been selected to host 700 Mandela Washington Fellows in...