“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write,
but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
-Alvin Toffler
Friday, December 20, 2013
President's Young African Leaders Initiative
The Washington
Fellowship
for Young
Leaders
"No matter how old you grow, I say
to all of you today, don't lose those qualities of youth-your
imagination, your optimism, your idealism. Because the future of the
continent is in your hands."
- President Barack
Obama, South Africa, June 2013
The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a
flagship program of President Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative
(YALI) that empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership
training, and networking. Fellowships will provide outstanding young
leaders with the opportunity to hone their skills at a U.S. university, and
support their professional development after they return home.Learn More
THE PROGRAM
Individuals who have already demonstrated
leadership in the public, private or non-profit sector are ideal candidates
for the Washington Fellowship. Applicants should have significant
professional experience and a proven record in leading and promoting positive
change in their organizations, institutions, and communities. Apply today!
Eligible candidates
must be:
Citizens
of, and residents in, a sub-Saharan African country
Proficient
in spoken, and written English
Between
the ages of 25 and 35 years old at the time of application
Individuals
holding U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the United States
are not eligible
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