Supported by the Ford Foundation and coordinated by the Association of African Universities Association (AAU) in collaboration with Pathfinder International in Nigeria and the West African Research Center (WARC) in Senegal, the International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides “for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use their education to further development in their own countries and greater social and economic justice worldwide.” Applicants should be residents or resident nationals of Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal; hold a Bachelor’s or equivalent as the case may be; have at least 3 years of work experience; have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities; possess leadership qualities/potential evidenced by their employment, academic experience, or at the community level; propose to pursue a Master’s degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation’s areas of endeavor; present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their country; and commit themselves to working on these issues following the Fellowship.
Academic disciplines can include:
Asset Building & Community Development
Workforce Development
Development Finance & Economic Security
Environment & Development
Community Development
Knowledge, Creativity & Freedom
Education & Scholarship
Sexuality & Reproductive Health
Religion, Society & Culture
Media
Arts & Culture
Peace & Social Justice
Human Rights
Governance
Civil Society
The last date to apply for the fellowships is 29 January 2010. For more, visit this link.
