The Obama Foundation Scholars Program seeks to support dynamic, collaborative, rising leaders from around the world in an innovative one-year academic experience.
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program will give rising leaders around the world who are already making a difference in their communities the opportunity to take their work to the next level through an immersive curriculum that brings together academic, skills-based, and hands-on learning.
Application Deadline: 5th February 2021 at 5 pm ET.
Eligible Countries: All
To Be Taken At (Country): Columbia University, USA
Type: Masters, Training
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
- Monthly stipend to assist with living expenses in New York City
- A furnished studio apartment within walking distance of Columbia University
- All tuition and fees for up to four courses at Columbia University
- Basic medical, dental, and life insurance for the duration of the program
- Air travel to and from home country and any program-related activities
- Leadership development programming led by the Obama Foundation that will help scholars gain the real-world skills, tools and experiences to expand the impact of their work when they return home
Duration of Program: 1 year
Eligibility: Applicants must;
- Have a proven commitment to service and leadership within a community, region or country outside the United States, 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 emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at a “tipping point” in their careers
- 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 humility, integrity, inclusivity, stewardship, fearlessness, imagination and teamwork
How to Apply: APPLY HERE
3 thoughts on “2021 Obama Foundation Scholars Program for Emerging Leaders to Study at University of Columbia – USA”
I have love the university and i would like to get chance to study there so please give me that chance and i will work super hard .
I’m applying for free scholarship that will permit me to go and foward my study abroad.
If I am selected I would be too glade because it will make me to overcome my dream.
I am a holder of diplomat in Sociology Science.
Hello Fama,
Kindly click on the official link provided to apply. If you have any difficulty applying, do contact the school. Thanks.