Princeton in Africa 2023-2024 Nexus Fellowship for African Scholars

In 2023, Princeton in Africa is expanding our model to pilot Nexus! Princeton in Africa Nexus will pair 5 Africa Fellows educated and resident on the African continent with 5 Fellows educated at U.S. accredited institutions in the same fellowship host organizations on the African continent for a co-fellow exchange of skills, knowledge, leadership, and technical expertise. The Nexus is an addition to PiAf’s signature fellowship program tailored for young leaders educated at a U.S.-accredited institution! 

The program is designed to enrich our Fellows’ experience and professional growth on the African continent and bring young professionals educated in African institutions into our community of nearly 700 alumni spanning all over the world.

• Table of Content
• About Princeton in Africa
• Nexus Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Nexus Fellowship
• Requirements for Nexus Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Princeton in Africa

Princeton in Africa helps future leaders develop lifelong connections to the people and nations of Africa. We offer highly selective yearlong fellowships to recent college graduates with organizations across the African continent; we enable our Fellows, through their work, to make significant contributions to Africa’s well-being; and we encourage our Fellows to cultivate meaningful relationships with communities in Africa and with one another.... continue reading

Nexus Fellowship

Application Deadline	26 Oct 2022
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Princeton in Africa
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Nexus Fellowship

Princeton in Africa Nexus will pair 5 Africa Fellows educated and resident on the African continent with 5 Fellows educated at U.S. accredited institutions in the same fellowship host organizations on the African continent for a co-fellow exchange of skills, knowledge, leadership, and technical expertise. 

Requirements for Nexus Fellowship Qualification

In order to be eligible for the Nexus program, applicants must:

• Have citizenship in an African Country and have current residency in an African country (applicants with dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered).
• Have an Undergraduate Degree or a Master’s degree (or equivalent), or a Ph.D. from an African University.

Application Deadline

October 26, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Princeton in Africa on fs8.formsite.com to apply

• Resume or CV (2 pages max)
• Official transcript (All Applicants)
• University Enrollment Verification Documentation (Nexus Applicants Only)
• One letter of recommendation  (submitted using this form)                                                                
• $75 Non-refundable Application Fee (Fee waivers available on a need-basis, email [email protected] for more information)
• Complete Online Application
• Demonstrated commitment to service

For more details, visit Princeton in Africa website.