The African-American China Leadership Fellows Program (AACLF) is committed to identifying and developing talented mid-career professionals in the China field, addressing a critical need to surface the broad talent base that is needed on the front lines of U.S.-China relations. By fostering the growth of emerging leaders, the program deepens the pool of American China expertise and increases U.S. national security and competitiveness.
Now in its fifth year, the program selects a cohort of exceptional mid-career professionals and provides them with the support of experienced mentors and the program team. Participants enhance their career skills, deepen their policy knowledge, and build valuable professional networks, equipping them to advance in their careers and attain senior leadership roles across government, industry, and civil society.
Applicants should be African-Americans who have:
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 program! To see our 2024 fellows, please click here.
We are looking for people with outstanding potential who are ready to become the next generation of leaders and mentors in the China space. All applicants should first register as members of AMS, then prepare a résumé, the names and email addresses of two references, and the answers to the following questions.
Please submit your applications by following this link. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, closing March 17th, so we encourage early application. Feel free to contact us with any questions at ChinaLeadershipFellows@gmail.com
We are seeking individual and corporate sponsors to help support this critically important program. To learn more, please contact nat@mandarinsociety.us
We are extremely grateful for our program sponsors, without whom this program would not be possible, and whose
program support demonstrates their strong, active commitment to surfacing the talent needed on the front lines of U.S.-China relations.
The American Mandarin Society is dedicated to helping Americans develop and maintain their Chinese language skills, deepen their policy knowledge, and build the professional networks that allow them to engage in the vital work of strengthening U.S. competitiveness.