Applications Now Open for the Princeton in Africa Fellowships 2025/2026

Are you ready to make a real difference? The 2025/2026 Princeton in Africa (PiAf) Fellowships are now accepting applications!

This incredible program offers year-long, paid post-graduate fellowships with various organizations doing impactful work across Africa.

Whether you’ve graduated from a U.S.-accredited university or one based in Africa, this fellowship could be your ticket to creating positive change.

Who’s Eligible?

General Fellowship Program:

• You’re a young professional or a current undergrad who’ll graduate by June 2025.
• You have a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. from a U.S.-accredited university.
• You’re fluent in English (CEFR Level C1 or higher); French is a bonus for some roles.
• You’ll be under 35 years old throughout the fellowship (until August 2026).
• You have a passport valid through August 2026.
• You’re not enrolled in any graduate or doctoral programs during the fellowship.

Nexus Program:

• You’re a young professional or current undergrad who’ll graduate by June 2025.
• You have an undergraduate degree, master’s, or Ph.D. from an African university.
• You’re not enrolled in any graduate or doctoral programs during the fellowship.
• You’re fluent in English (CEFR Level C1 or higher); French is preferred for some roles.
• You’ll be under 35 years old throughout the fellowship (until August 2026).
• You have a passport valid through August 2026.
• You’re a citizen and current resident of an African country (dual U.S. citizens aren’t eligible).

What’s Covered?

The Princeton in Africa Fellowship is more than just an opportunity—it’s a shared investment in your future. Here’s what you need to know:

Your Costs:

• A $350 program placement fee once you accept a position.
• Round-trip airfare to and from your host country.
• Pre-departure medical expenses (like immunizations and malaria prevention).
• Depending on your post, you might contribute to visa or work permit costs.

What PiAf and Partner Organizations Cover:

• Housing and a living stipend.
• Certain visas and work permits.
• Medical, medical evacuation, and security evacuation insurance.
• Partial travel allowance and meals/housing for a mid-year retreat.

Note: The stipend is designed to cover your living expenses during the fellowship—it’s not meant for personal expenses back home.

Ready to Apply?

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

• Complete the Online Application: Submit it through the online form.
• Resume or CV: Keep it to 2 pages max and attach it to your online application.
• Unofficial Transcript: Attach it to your online application in English and PDF format.
• Official Transcript: Have your university send it directly to [email protected].
• One Letter of Recommendation: Your recommender submits it directly via the online form.
• (Nexus Applicants Only) Proof of University Enrollment: Attach one of the following—an enrollment verification document, a scanned diploma, or a letter from a university official.

Note: Incomplete applications won’t be accepted. If you have questions, email [email protected].

Key Dates:

• Late August 2024: Application opens.
• Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2024 (12:00-1:30 PM Eastern): Info session for prospective applicants.
• Sunday, October 27th, 2024 (11:59 PM Eastern): Application deadline.
• Early December 2024: Applicants notified about interviews.
• Early January 2025: Virtual fellowship interviews.
• February-May 2025: Ongoing acceptance and placements.
• June 6-8, 2025: MANDATORY Virtual Orientation.
• June 10-August 8, 2025: Fellowships begin.
• June 10-August 8, 2026: Fellowships end.

This is your chance to contribute to meaningful work in Africa while gaining invaluable experience. Don’t wait—apply now!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Princeton in Africa Fellowships