Don’t Give Up Now - Keep Working on Your Application

By now I hope you’ve begun your application for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship of the Young African Leaders Initiative. You want to be sure to give yourself enough time to think about what you want to say and compose your answers.

Have questions? Visit yali.state.gov/washington-fellowship/apply/ for information on the Fellowship and a link to the application. We also have blog posts with helpful tips on building your resume and writing a personal statement.

Applications are due not later than November 11, 2015.

You can also get tips on applying on the YALI Network Facebook and Twitter pages from Mandela Washington Fellows alumni. There’s lots of good information and encouragement from people who know exactly how you feel right now.

If you haven’t started - now is the time. If you have started - make sure you finish. And if you have submitted your application - that’s great!

Enjoy your day!