South Africa-Washington International Program 2017 for Emerging Leaders from South Africa (Funded to Washington D.C. USA)

Application Deadline: 14 February 2017 CAT

The South Africa-Washington International Program (SAWIP) will be recruiting a team of emerging leaders from across all disciplines from the universities of Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Stellenbosch and the Western Cape. The selected 20 team members participate in a demanding seven-month development experience which includes community engagement and six-weeks of global and work exposure in Washington, DC.

Eligibility Requirements:

SAWIP candidates:

• May be from any academic discipline
• Must be South African citizens or permanent residents
• Must be in their second year (or beyond) of university
• Must be prepared for a high demand programme
• Must be available to participate in the international component of the program from 10 June to 24 July 2017
• Must be between the age of 19 – 25 years
• Must be currently studying at the University of Cape Town, the University of Johannesburg, the University of Stellenbosch, the University of Pretoria or the University of the Western Cape
• Must have a record of community engagement and leadership, with a strong service ethic
• Should envisage themselves as future leaders in South Africa

Selection Process:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the South Africa-Washington International Program 2017