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FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).
It provides accomplished African innovators and professionals with six weeks of rigorous academic and practical coursework at U.S. colleges and universities, professional development experiences, and a reciprocal exchange component for U.S. citizens. The program aims to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations in trade, education, and diplomacy.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. public and private non-profit organizations, consortia of organizations, and accredited post-secondary U.S. education institutions meeting 26 USC 501(c)(3) provisions. The award recipient designs and oversees the fellowship, including selecting U.S. educational institutions for institutes. African participants are young African leaders aged 25 to 35. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $15,000,000 total funding for the cooperative agreement; subawards to U.S. educational institutions will be approximately $250,000 each. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship) is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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United States Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This program aims to showcase U.S. leadership in manufacturing and AI, focusing on revitalizing manufacturing and strengthening supply chains. It will foster collaboration between U.S. community colleges, international vocational leaders, and U.S. industry partners to address emerging labor market demands. The program includes a summit and U.S. exchange programs for international participants to learn about best practices in manufacturing and technology training.
Global Connections and Exchange: Youth TechCamps is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This program is an open competition for proposals to conduct seven- to ten-day, academically rigorous technology camps overseas for youth. These intensive, in-person technology camps and follow-on virtual exchange components will provide competitively selected U.S and non-U.S. secondary school students the opportunity to build their digital literacy skills, expand their understanding of online resources for community engagement, and foster change within their communities. While not exclusively AI-focused, technology camps can certainly incorporate AI education.
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