Deadline: April 15, 2016
New York University (NYU)’s Wagner announces a call for applications for the African Women Public Service Fellowship, a fellowship program made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, which expands the opportunity for African women to prepare for public service in their home countries. As fellows at NYU Wagner, African women study in one of two graduate programs:
- the two-year Master of Public Administration or Master of Urban Planning
- or the one-year Executive MPA.
Eligibility
- Prospective applicants must meet the general admissions criteria stipulated here
- Be citizens and resident in an African country at the time of application.
- Applicants must possess strong academic records;
- Applicants must a demonstrated commitment to public service; and for whom a Wagner education would significantly enhance their ability to have a deep and lasting impact on public service issues in their home country and region.
Fellowship Awards
The awards for either program will
- support tuition,
- housing or a housing stipend (if enrolling in the Global EMPA program),
- travel to and from the United States, and a small stipend to cover books and miscellaneous expenses.
Applicants commit to return to their respective home countries at the conclusion of the program with the goal of assuming a leadership position on the continent where they can meaningfully contribute to the challenges currently confronting Africa.
How to Apply
Please visit http://wagner.nyu.edu/admissions/application/ for details on how to apply to NYU Wagner. There are not special forms or applications to fill out to be considered for the African Women Public Service Fellowship. You will automatically be considered for all scholarships, including the African Women Public Service Fellowship .
For more information visit NYU Global Fellowships.
