YLAI Fellowship (Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative)

US Dept. of State · IREX

Hemisphere-wide entrepreneurship fellowship with hands-on placements at US companies.

Official site & application ↗
DeadlineNovember 8, 2026 18 days left
Deadline notes11:59 PM EST. No late submissions.
Program dates2027 cohort
CategoryFellowship
LocationPlacements across the US · In-person
Who can applyEntrepreneurs aged 25–35 from participating Latin American & Caribbean countries.
Career stageFounder, Early career
Cost / fundingFully funded exchange Funded
OrganizerUS Dept. of State · IREX
Sourcehttps://ylai.state.gov/fellowship/ · checked 2026-10-21