Secondary/High School Students

Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (application period typically December-January)

The Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program involves students from various countries engaging in studies covering civic education,
leadership development, and community service. Upon returning home, participants apply their acquired knowledge to initiate projects addressing community needs.
More details can be found at https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/youth-leadership-programs.

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) (application period typically October-November)

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) program, accepting applications typically from October to November,
allows high school students to spend up to one U.S. academic year studying in American high schools.
Further information is available at https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/kennedy-lugar-youth-exchange-study-yes.

University Students, Scholars and Researchers

Fulbright Foreign Student Program (application period typically October – November)

For university students, scholars, and researchers, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program facilitates graduate students, young professionals,
and artists from abroad to conduct research and study in the United States for one year or longer.
Eligibility criteria can be found at https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/fulbright-foreign-student-program.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (application period typically October – November

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, with an application period typically from October to November, offers 10 months of professional
enrichment and non-degree graduate-level study in the United States for mid-level professionals from designated countries. Details can be found
at https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/hubert-h-humphrey-fellowship-program.

Leaders

Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (application period typically August-September)

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, a flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI),
accepts applications typically from August to September. This program brings 500 young leaders to the United States annually for academic coursework and
leadership training with the aim of creating opportunities for Fellows to apply new skills in leading organizations, communities, and countries. More information
can be found at https://www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/.

Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) – Regional Leadership Centers

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Centres play a pivotal role in fostering leadership development across the African continent.
Established under the YALI, these centers serve as hubs for training and empowering young leaders in various sectors. The initiative aims to address the critical
need for skilled and innovative leadership to drive positive change. Through the YALI Regional Leadership Centres, emerging leaders gain the tools and inspiration needed to
contribute meaningfully to their communities and countries.
Details are available at https://yaliwestafrica.net/rlc/

TechWomen (application period typically December-January)

TechWomen, with an application period typically from December to January, brings emerging women leaders in STEM fields from Africa,
Central and South Asia, and the Middle East together with their counterparts in the United States for a mentorship and exchange program.
Details are available at https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/techwomen

Community Solutions

The Community Solutions Program (CSP), accepting applications typically from October to November, is a professional development initiative
for global community leaders working on issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability,
and women and gender. It is a year-long program that includes a four-month fellowship in a U.S. community-based organization, government office, or legislative body.
More information can be found at https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/community-solutions.

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