Obama Foundation 2022-2023 Scholars Program at University of Columbia

Applications are invited for the Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2022-2023. The Obama Foundation Scholars Program is a full-time, fully-funded leadership development program that brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities, countries, and regions.

Over the course of an academic year at Columbia University, Obama Foundation Scholars deepen their knowledge and skills and build new capacities and networks to accelerate their impact in their home countries. Upon completion of the program, Obama Foundation Scholars, empowered by their experience, return to the regions where they have been working and continue along a path of service.

• Table of Content
• About Obama Foundation
• Obama Foundation Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of Obama Foundation Scholars Program
• Requirements for Obama Foundation Scholars Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa program will inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders from across the African continent through a core set of shared values and leadership skills. Together, they will form a network of innovative and ethical changemakers and positive role models who will be well-prepared to create tangible solutions to the biggest challenges in their communities, countries, and continent. From government, to civil society, to the private sector and beyond, we’re looking for changemakers who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the common good within their... continue reading

Obama Foundation Scholars Program

Application Deadline	22 Dec 2021
Country to study	United States
School to study	Columbia University
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Obama Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Obama Foundation Scholars Program

• Monthly stipend to assist with living expenses in New York City
• A furnished studio apartment within walking distance of Columbia University, if the program is able to convene in person
• All tuition and fees for up to four courses at Columbia University
• Basic medical, dental and life insurance for the duration of the program in New York City, if the program is able to convene in person
• Air travel to and from home country and any program-related activities, if the program is able to convene in person

Requirements for Obama Foundation Scholars Program Qualification

The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from the United States and around the world who meet the following criteria:

• Are emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at a “breakthrough moment” in their careers.
• Have a proven commitment to service and leadership within a community, region or country, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to return to these communities following their completion of the program and apply their enhanced training, skills, and connections on a long-term basis for the benefit of these communities.
• Are fluent in English (verbal, written and spoken).
• Have the ability and inclination to positively shape the future of their community.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, community-orientation, hope, courage, imagination, strategy, accountability, integrity and resilience.

Documents Required for Application

• Resume/curriculum vitae
• Personal video statement
• Responses to short essay questions
• Proof of English proficiency
• Two letters of recommendation

Application Deadline

December 22, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Obama Foundation on worldprojects.columbia.edu to apply

For more details,visit Obama Foundation website