Princeton in Africa (PiA) Fellowship Deadline is Oct 25–Learn More Here!

Princeton in Africa’s 2024-25 fellowship application is now open here! This opportunity is open to any rising seniors or recent university graduates. 

The deadline for 2024-25 fellowship applications is Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern. 

PRINCETON IN AFRICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a non-profit organization that offers a yearlong paid post-graduate fellowship opportunities to graduates of US-accredited colleges & universities with a variety of organizations working across the African continent.

PiAf Fellows work in many different sectors, including international humanitarian aid, public & community health, business & economic development, agricultural development, and education & youth capacity building. Many of our fellowship organizations are also led by social entrepreneurs. Host organizations include the African Leadership Academy, Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Emerging Public Leaders, International Rescue Committee, the International Livestock Research Institute and many other organizations – both large and small – doing remarkable work around the African continent. Princeton in Africa expects to offer approximately 35 fellowships in about 17 countries in the 2024-25 fellowship year. Since its launch in 1999, PiAf has placed more than 700 Fellows in 37 countries across the continent. 

Princeton in Africa Fellows serve organizations in a variety of sectors and fill roles within the organizations including Communications, Research, Business Development, Financial Analysis, Grant Writing, Program Management and Monitoring and Evaluation. Fellowships offer an incredible opportunity for personal and professional development, skill building and launching a meaningful career.

Stanford Knight-Hennessy August Admissions Events (online!)

Online admission events in August

Information sessions: Prospective applicants are invited to join an online information session where an admission officer provides a general overview of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, the admission process, and the application. (Aug. 9, Aug. 15, Aug. 29)

[New in 2023] Application workshops: An admission officer walks prospective scholars through the KHS application, highlighting requirements and tips for navigating the admission process. (Aug. 16, Aug. 30)

Admission Q&As: An admission officer answers questions from prospective scholars, focusing on the KHS admission process and application. There is a short overview of the criteria and application requirements. (Aug. 8, Aug. 17, Aug. 22, Aug. 31)

️ The KHS application is due by October 11, 2023 at 1 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Samvid Scholarship for Graduate Degree Funding

Samvid Scholarship Overview 

Samvid Scholars is a merit-based graduate scholarship and leadership program for changemakers. Samvid Scholars was established in 2021 by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society. 

The Samvid Scholars program supports up to $50,000 per year for two years of graduate study. In addition to funding for their graduate program, each Scholar will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them to continue to fulfill their extraordinary potential. For example, our 2022 cohort has participated in an annual summer conference, regional dinner on campus, peer discussion groups, and seminars led by the Aspen Institute. 

An eligible candidate will:   

  • Pursue a full-time graduate program of 2 years or longer at a university in the United States, in one of the following eligible programs: MD, MBA, JD, MPP/MPA, MPH, or MS/MA in the social sciences or STEM
  • Be a first-year graduate student for the 2023-2024 academic year   
  • Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5   
  • Be a U.S. citizen or DACA recipient  

For more details of the program, please visit our website. There, you can also view recording of a recent Samvid Scholars info session, which provides an overview of the curriculum and relevant information for advisors supporting prospective applicants. Application opens Feb.13 and closes April 9, 2023.

Interested in Social Impact Work? FAO Schwarz Fellowship Applications Now Open!

Applications for the 2023-2025 Fellowships are now open. Visit the website to learn more about the new Fellowship positions. Applications are due February 10, 2023. Visit the website for details on applying. 

The Fellowship program provides opportunities for new college graduates interested in social impact careers to be part of organizations that are deeply committed to social justice and equity. Through a combination of direct service and leadership challenges, professional development and mentoring, Fellows gain first-hand experience leading change and learn how effective nonprofits create lasting and measurable progress. Host organizations this year include The Barnes Foundation (Philadelphia), the Museum of Science (Boston), and the Whitney Museum (New York), Jumpstart and Year Up (New York and Boston).

To learn more, attend an upcoming info session — Dec. 6 at 12:30 PM ET— or connect with a past fellow. See more at https://www.faoschwarzfellowship.org/infosessions/ .