The Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of President Obamas Young African Leaders Initiative. President Obama launched YALI in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa. The Washington Fellowship, which begins in 2014, will bring 500 young leaders to the United States each year for academic coursework and leadership training and will create unique opportunities in Africa for
Fellows to put new skills to practical use in leading organizations, communities, and countries.
Washington Fellows will attend academic and leadership institutes focused on Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, or Public Management, culminating in a Summit in Washington, DC. A select number of Fellows will also gain hands on experience in internships at U.S. businesses, civil society organizations, and public agencies.
The Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of President Obamas Young African Leaders Initiative. President Obama launched YALI in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa. The Washington Fellowship, which begins in 2014, will bring 500 young leaders to the United States each year for academic coursework and leadership training and will create unique opportunities in Africa for
Fellows to put new skills to practical use in leading organizations, communities, and countries.
Washington Fellows will attend academic and leadership institutes focused on Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, or Public Management, culminating in a Summit in Washington, DC. A select number of Fellows will also gain hands on experience in internships at U.S. businesses, civil society organizations, and public agencies.
Applications for the Washington Fellowship must be completed by January 27, 2014.
For more information on how to apply, please visit youngafricanleaders.state.gov