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Aspen New Voices Fellowship

Last verified 25 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Aspen New Voices Fellowship is a year-long media and thought-leadership program that amplifies experts from the Global South – with strong representation from African development professionals – through writing, broadcast and public-speaking training.

Provider
The Aspen Institute
Host country
United States
Deadline
Annual (typically April–May)
Region
North America

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Mid-career development practitioners (in fields such as global health, climate, food security, gender equality and economic development) based in the Global South or working substantially on Global South issues. Strong representation of African Fellows.
Funding
Fully Funded (training, travel, media coaching)
Study level
Professional
Deadline
Annual (typically April–May)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Mid-career development practitioners (in fields such as global health, climate, food security, gender equality and economic development) based in the Global South or working substantially on Global South issues. Strong representation of African Fellows.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded (training, travel, media coaching)

About the Aspen New Voices Fellowship (2026)

## About the Aspen New Voices Fellowship The Aspen New Voices Fellowship is a year-long media, communications and thought-leadership programme run by the Aspen Institute that elevates expert voices from the Global South – including a strong cohort of African development leaders – in international policy debates. ## What is offered - Intensive media-skills training (op-ed writing, broadcast, social media, public speaking) - One-on-one coaching from veteran journalists and editors - Three in-person residencies (location varies; past sites include Italy, Senegal and the US) - Pitch and placement support in major outlets (NYT, BBC, Guardian, Al Jazeera, Project Syndicate) - Global network of 200+ alumni Fellows - All travel, accommodation and training costs fully covered ## Eligibility - Mid-career professional with deep subject-matter expertise in a global-development issue - Based in (or working substantially on) the Global South - Demonstrated leadership and a clear platform / message - Fluency in English (the working language of the programme) ## How to apply Applications typically open in April–May each year. Apply at aspeninstitute.org/programs/aspen-new-voices-fellowship with CV, two writing samples, references and a 500-word statement of intent.

Funding information

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  • Fully Funded (training, travel, media coaching)

Aspen New Voices Fellowship eligibility

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  • Mid-career development practitioners (in fields such as global health, climate, food security, gender equality and economic development) based in the Global South or working substantially on Global South issues. Strong representation of African Fellows.

Aspen New Voices Fellowship document information

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    How to apply for the Aspen New Voices Fellowship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/aspen-new-voices-fellowship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Mid-career development practitioners (in fields such as global health, climate, food security, gender equality and economic development) based in the Global South or working substantially on Global South issues. Strong representation of African Fellows.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual (typically April–May). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Aspen New Voices Fellowship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual (typically April–May). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual (typically April–May)

      Provider deadline information: Annual (typically April–May). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Last checked 5/25/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Aspen New Voices Fellowship?+

    Mid-career development practitioners (in fields such as global health, climate, food security, gender equality and economic development) based in the Global South or working substantially on Global South issues. Strong representation of African Fellows.

    What funding does the Aspen New Voices Fellowship offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded (training, travel, media coaching). Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual (typically April–May). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/aspen-new-voices-fellowship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Mid-career development practitioners (in fields such as global health, climate, food security, gender equality and economic development) based in the Global South or working substantially on Global South issues. Strong representation of African Fellows.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual (typically April–May). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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