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 Master of Science in Management of 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.
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/.
How to Apply
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.
Please note these filing deadlines:
Candidates must submit their application by January 15.
