Princeton in Africa is the only leadership-development program of its kind currently operating on the African continent. Fellows engage in yearlong, full-time fellowships and make significant contributions to the success of each host organization, while deepening their understanding and appreciation for the advancement of African affairs.
Deadline: October
Value: While funding arrangements vary between posts, host organizations are expected to cover the on-the-ground cost of the fellowships in addition to program costs, typically between $15,000 – $25,000. This includes airfare, safe and secure furnished housing and utilities, food, local travel, visas, communications and other basic living expenses. PiAf also provides medical insurance, medical evacuation insurance and security evacuation insurance, ongoing personal and professional support, a mid-year leadership retreat on the continent, and other assistance.
Eligibility: Must be young professionals or graduating seniors at the time of application; Must be graduates of a ; Must have full professional English proficiency (Additionally, French is preferred at some posts); Must be not more than 35 years of age; Must have a passport valid through the fellowship date
Major: Open
Fellowship Type: Undergraduate, Graduate
Category: International
Nomination: No, but applicants are strongly encouraged to work with the Office of National Fellowships on their applications.
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Princeton in Africa Application Deadlines
- National Deadline: October 2026
Princeton in Africa Recommended Steps and Timeline
- By August 11: (1) Review the eligibility criteria to ensure you are eligible for the award and (2) Meet with Office of National Fellowships to discuss suitability and potential recommender.
- Late Aug TBA: Application opens.
- By August 31: Review the 2027-28 PiAf Fellowship Organization description and select your top three fellowship preferences. (Note: you may not receive placement in your preference, so keeping an open mind and being flexible in your placement may increase your chances of receiving a PiAf fellowship)
- By September 1: (1) Reach out to recommender to request recommendation and (2) Send first draft of 500-word essay and short answers to Fellowships Office (national.fellowships@unh.edu)
- By September 30: (1) Complete , and (2) complete FERPA form to request copy of official and unofficial 91ÖÆƬ³§ transcript from the Office of National Fellowships.
- By October 1: Send second draft of essay and short answers to Fellowships Office for review.
- By October 15: Send final draft of essay and short answers to Fellowships Office.
- October 30: Applicants should submit materials to allow sufficient time for upload ahead of National Application Deadline.
- November TBA, 2026: NATIONAL DEADLINE
