FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship)

The FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship) is a program that aims to promote cross-cultural competence and global perspective among young African leaders. The program will provide approximately 550 Fellows with short-term academic residencies on U.S. college and university campuses, as well as Professional Development Experiences (PDEs) for approximately 50 Fellows. The program also includes a Reciprocal Exchange component, which will support approximately 80 U.S. citizens to travel to Sub-Saharan Africa. The award recipient will be responsible for designing the Fellowship application materials, developing an outreach and recruitment plan, and overseeing the final Fellow selection and placement process. Some key aspects of the job and scope of work include: • Planning and administering all components of the YALI Fellowship • Recruiting, selecting, and overseeing subawards to approximately 22 U.S. educational institutions • Providing rigorous academic and practical coursework, as well as structured networking and professional opportunities for Fellows • Supporting the Reciprocal Exchange component and coordinating with ECA on alumni surveys