Syracuse University is proud to announce its selection for the 11th year as an institute partner for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the Maxwell School at Syracuse University will host 25 of Africa’s emerging public management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

The  Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the  Young African Leaders Initiative, builds skills through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring and networking. Fellows enrich local U.S. communities while sharing best practices. Visit the Mandela Washington Fellowship website to  learn more about this year’s cohort.