Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a year-long fellowship program that sends recent graduates and young professionals from US universities to work in various sectors across the African continent.
PiAf Fellows work in many different sectors, including international humanitarian aid, public & community health, business & economic development, agricultural development, and education & youth capacity building. Many of our fellowship organizations are also led by social entrepreneurs.
All fellowships are 12 months long and all Fellows experience support from Princeton in Africa staff, alumni, and other Fellows. Community is a PiAf guarantee.
Application Requirements
- Resume or CV (2 pages max)
- Unofficial transcript(s)
- Official transcript(s)
- Letter of recommendation
- Complete Online Application
Criteria
- Open to young professionals and graduating seniors
- Applicants must be young professionals or graduating seniors at the time of application
- Applicants must be graduates of a U.S. accredited University General Fellowship) OR have a degree from an African University (Pilot Nexus Program)
- Applicants must have full professional English proficiency. Additionally, French is preferred at some posts
- Applicants must be not more than 35 years of age
- Applicants must have a passport valid through the fellowship date
To read more and apply, click here.
