Princeton in Africa Fellowship

Princeton in Africa is a non-profit affiliate of Princeton University that develops young leaders as they contribute to some of the most impactful organizations on the African continent. A Princeton in Africa fellowship experience is often described as a way to get a foot in the door of the field of development on the African continent. No affiliation with Princeton University is necessary or expected.

The fellowship experience varies greatly depending on placement and organization. Some Fellows work closely with a supervisor or colleague(s); others work more independently. Some Fellows work in offices that are filled with local staff; others work with a high number of expatriates. Some Fellows live in urban areas like Johannesburg and Nairobi; others are based in very rural areas with limited resources. All fellowships are 12 months long.

Princeton in Africa/Fellowship Organizations cover:

• Housing and living stipend
• Certain visas/work permits
• Medical insurance, medical evacuation insurance, security evacuation insurance
• Mid-year Retreat partial travel allowance and meals/housing

Other costs are covered by the Fellow. Once placed, there is an available financial aid application for Fellows with demonstrated need.

General Fellowship Program Eligibility

• General applicants must be young professionals or current undergraduates graduating by June of the application year at the time of application.
• General applicants must not be enrolled in any graduate, doctoral, or equivalent advanced academic programs during their fellowship year.
• General applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or a Ph.D. from a 4-year U.S.-accredited university.
• General applicants must have full professional proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English as defined by the CEFR (Level C1 and above). Additionally, professional proficiency in French is preferred at some posts.
• General applicants must be not more than 35 years of age for the duration of the fellowship year.
• General applicants must have a passport valid through the end of the fellowship year.