Applications are now open for the 2024 Mandela Day Service Grant. Mandela International Day of Service is officially on July 18; however, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the custodian of his legacy, has advocated for “Making Every Day a Mandela Day” to encourage ongoing volunteerism throughout the year. The Mandela Day Service Grant provides funding to Fellowship Alumni to support short-term service projects that the Fellowship believes will contribute to sustainable community development. Through the grant, up to six Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni (or Alumni teams) will receive up to $1,000 each to implement a short-term community service or volunteer project in honor of Mandela Day.
Selection Criteria
Contestants are evaluated based on:
- Potential for leadership success, as evident by academic and professional background, relevant skills, and demonstrated passion.
- Focus on a short-term project that contributes to sustainable community development initiatives.
- Potential for success of the project, based on the concept note of the application, the proposed budget, and proposed collaborations.
Timeline:
- January 8-29: Application period
- March: Selected projects announced
- April 1 – May 31 Alumni implement their projects
- June 7: MDSG Project reports due (includes video recordings)
- June 12-21: Refinement of recordings (if coaching and editing is required)
- July 31 – August 2 : Summit Showcase and Social Media Campaign celebrating Fellows’ “Mandela Day” activities
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Mandela Day Service Grant 2024