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Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28

Last verified 28 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Year-long paid work fellowship (not a degree scholarship) with organisations across Africa, for graduates of 4-year US or African universities aged 35 or under. Deadline 26 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM EDT.

Provider
Princeton in Africa
Host country
Africa (various host countries)
Deadline
26 October 2026 23:59 GMT-4 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Region
Africa
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Graduates of 4-year US or African universities, born on/after 1 Sep 1992, C1 English.
Funding
Stipend
Study level
Fellowship
Deadline
26 October 2026 23:59 GMT-4 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Graduates of 4-year US or African universities, born on/after 1 Sep 1992, C1 English.

Recorded funding information

  • Stipend

About the Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28 (2026)

Princeton in Africa places early-career professionals in year-long fellowships with partner organisations across Africa. **This is a work fellowship, not a degree scholarship.** ## Who can apply - Young professionals, or undergraduates graduating by June 2027 - A bachelor's, master's or PhD from a 4-year US-accredited university **or a 4-year locally accredited university in Africa** - Full professional English (CEFR C1+); Arabic, French, Kiswahili or Portuguese preferred for some posts - Born on or after 1 September 1992 (35 or under for the whole fellowship year) - Passport valid for 6 months after the fellowship year - Not enrolled in a graduate programme during the fellowship ## What it covers Princeton in Africa and host organisations cover housing and a living stipend, certain visas/work permits, medical and evacuation insurance, and a mid-year retreat with partial travel allowance. Packages vary by post; travel support is available for fellows with demonstrated need. ## Timeline - Deadline: Monday 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time - Interview notices: early December 2026; virtual interviews 6–12 January 2027 - Placements: February–May 2027

Funding information

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  • Stipend

Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28 eligibility

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  • Graduates of 4-year US or African universities, born on/after 1 Sep 1992, C1 English.

Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28 document information

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    How to apply for the Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.princetoninafrica.org/applicants/how-to-apply/ 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: Graduates of 4-year US or African universities, born on/after 1 Sep 1992, C1 English.. 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: 26 October 2026 23:59 GMT-4 (Eastern Daylight Time). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 26 October 2026 23:59 GMT-4 (Eastern Daylight Time). 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

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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

    5. Provider deadline
      26 October 2026 23:59 GMT-4 (Eastern Daylight Time)

      Provider deadline information: 26 October 2026 23:59 GMT-4 (Eastern Daylight Time). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Checked 28 Sep 2026 on the official how-to-apply page. Labelled a funded work fellowship; stipend and housing vary by post.
    Last checked 9/28/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28?+

    Graduates of 4-year US or African universities, born on/after 1 Sep 1992, C1 English.

    What funding does the Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28 offer?+

    Listed funding: Stipend. 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: 26 October 2026 23:59 GMT-4 (Eastern Daylight Time). 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.princetoninafrica.org/applicants/how-to-apply/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Graduates of 4-year US or African universities, born on/after 1 Sep 1992, C1 English.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 26 October 2026 23:59 GMT-4 (Eastern Daylight Time). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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