Description
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 the one-year Executive MPA: Concentration on International Public Service Organizations. The awards for either program will support tuition, housing, 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.
Deadline: Candidates must submit their application according to the admissions timetable. Spring Semester (October 1) Fall Semester (December 2)
Funding Source: NYU Wagner
Country of Study: USA
Nature: MPA
Eligible African Countries
Any African country - citizens and resident in an African country at the time of application
Fields of Study
Periodicity: Annual
Application Procedure
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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 the one-year Executive MPA: Concentration on International Public Service Organizations. The awards for either program will support tuition, housing, 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.
Deadline: Candidates must submit their application according to the admissions timetable. Spring Semester (October 1) Fall Semester (December 2)
Funding Source: NYU Wagner
Country of Study: USA
Nature: MPA
Eligible African Countries
Any African country - citizens and resident in an African country at the time of application
Fields of Study
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Master of Public Administration Executive MPA: Concentration on International Public Service Organizations. Eligibility Who Should Apply To qualify for the Fellowship, prospective applicants must meet the general admissions criteria stipulated here and be citizens and resident in an African country at the time of application. NYU Wagner's admissions committee pays particular attention to applications from women who possess strong academic records; who have 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. Please see the biographies of recent fellows. For more information or to request an NYU Wagner viewbook, visit http://wagner.nyu.edu/admissions/. |
Periodicity: Annual
Application Procedure
| 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 . | ||
Contact :
| Email us at wagner.financialaid@nyu.edu |