On his recent visit to South Africa U.S. President Barack Obama announced a new phase of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) – the Washington Fellowship. This new program is for young professionals ages 25-35 and offers a 6 week leadership program on the campus of a U.S. university, followed by a one week presidential summit in Washington, DC.
The program will take place in June/July 2014.
Selected participants in this program are going to have the opportunity to interact with Heads of State and leaders from civil society, private and public sector across the region and from the US. Participation will be funded.
More program details can be found online at: https://youngafricanleaders.state.gov.
Criteria for Applicants:
* Be a citizen of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country. Persons holding U.S. citizenship or permanent residency are ineligible.
* Speak and write proficiently in English.
* Be between 25-35 years of age at the time of application submission, although exceptional candidates younger than 25 will be considered.
* Have a proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business or entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
* Demonstrate a commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
* Be committed to return to Africa and contribute their skills and talents to build and serve their communities.
For more information about the program and to apply, go to https://youngafricanleaders.state.gov/
Applications must be submitted by January 27. The application must be submitted online.
