The South Africa-Washington International Program is helping to inspire, prepare and support South African youth to lead a sustainable democracy with a peaceful and prosperous future for all its citizens. SAWIP offers a seven-month leadership development experience both in South Africa and Washington, DC, and then ongoing growth and service opportunities as program alumni. SAWIP currently recruits 20 high potential South African citizens and permanent residents with a record of excellence and service from the Universities of Cape Town, Stellenbosch, the Western Cape, Pretoria, and Johannesburg. Students are eligible starting in their second year of academic study to the age of 25 years.