Thursday 22 August 2019

Oprah Winfrey African Women’s Public Service Fellowship at New York University 2020/2021 for African Women

Oprah Winfrey African Women’s Public Service Fellowship at New York University 2020/2021 for African Women
African Women‘s Public Service Fellowship, sponsored by Oprah Winfrey, seeks to prepare African women with experience working on issues facing Africa for public service careers in their home countries.

Application Deadline: 2nd December, 2019

Offered annually? Yes



Eligible Countries: Countries in Africa
To be taken at (country): New York University  Wagner, USA

About the Award: The African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expands the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries.

Fellowship recipients 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.
Offered Since: 2016

Type: Fellowship

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Eligibility:

Citizen and resident in an African country at the time of application
Strong academic record
Demonstrated commitment to public service
A NYU Wagner education would significantly enhance your ability to have a deep and lasting impact on public service issues in your home country and region
Applicable to the following programs:
MPA Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy
MPA Health Policy & Management
Master of Urban Planning
EMPA Public Service Leaders
Number of Awardees: Not specifed

Value of Fellowship:
The Fellowship provides full tuition, fees, 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.
A NYU Wagner education would significantly enhance your ability to have a deep and lasting impact on public service issues in your home country and region.
Duration of Fellowship: 1 year

How to Apply:

Submit your Fellowship Application Essay along with your online application to NYU Wagner for Fall 2020. The Fellowship Application Essay is included in the fellowship section of the online application; there is not a separate application.  Fellowship applicants must also submit the one-minute video essay in the application in order to be considered.Applications are due by December 2, 2019 deadline.
Those selected as fellowship semi-finalists will be invited to participate in Skype interviews with the Fellowship Selection Committee in early-to-mid February 2020.
Visit Fellowship Webpage for details

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