Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027-2028

Deadline: October 26, 2026

Applications are open for the Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027-2028. Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a nonprofit organization that offers year-long paid post-graduate fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations working across the African continent. Fellowships are open to graduates of U.S.-accredited colleges & universities as well as colleges & universities based on the African continent.

Since the launch in 1999, Princeton in Africa has placed over 790 Fellows in 37 countries across the continent. PiAf Fellows work in many different sectors, including international humanitarian aid, public & community health, business & economic development, agricultural development, and education & youth capacity building. Host organizations include the African Leadership Academy, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Farming Out of Poverty (FOOP), International Rescue Committee, and many other organizations – both large and small – doing remarkable work around the African continent.

Costs

Fellows should expect to cover

$350 nonrefundable program placement fee, paid upon acceptance of a fellowship post.

Depending on the post, round-trip air travel to and from their fellowship post in their host country.

Pre-departure medical expenses (e.g. immunizations, malaria prevention medications, personal medications). This also includes doctor or clinic costs associated with completing the mandatory medical clearance form. Applicants should visit their local health center for advice on necessary immunizations and preparations and to complete the medical clearance form.

In some cases, costs associated with acquiring visas and work permits.

Sundries and recreational travel.

Partial cost of travel to mid-year Retreat.

Princeton in Africa/host organizations aim to cover

On the ground expenses, including housing and living stipend.

Certain visas/work permits.

Medical, medical evacuation, and security evacuation insurance.

Mid-year retreat in Africa with meals, housing, and activities (including partial travel grant for travel to and from the retreat location).

Eligibility

Be young professionals or current undergraduates graduating by June 2027 at the time of application.*

Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or a Ph.D. from either

A 4-year U.S.-accredited university, or

A locally-accredited university based in an African country

Have full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English as defined by the CEFR (Level C1 and above). Professional proficiency in French or Portuguese is preferred for some posts.

Be no older than 35 years of age for the duration of the fellowship year (born on or after September 1, 1992).

Hold a passport that is valid until at least 6 months after the end of the fellowship year.

*All applicants must not be enrolled in any graduate, doctoral, or equivalent advanced academic programs during their fellowship year.

Application

The deadline for the 2027-28 fellowship application is 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, Oct. 26th, 2026.

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Hold a passport that is valid until at least 6 months after the end of the fellowship year.

Eligibility Be young professionals or current undergraduates graduating by June 2027 at the time of application.* Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or a Ph.D. from either: A 4-year U.S.-accredited university, or A locally-accredited university based in an African country Have full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English as defined by the CEFR (Level C1 and above). Professional proficiency in French or Portuguese is preferred for some posts. Be no older than 35 years of age for the duration of the fellowship year (born on or after September 1, 1992). Hold a passport that is valid until at least 6 months after the end of the fellowship year. *All applicants must not be enrolled in any graduate, doctoral, or equivalent advanced academic programs during their fellowship year.

The deadline for the 2027-28 fellowship application is 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, Oct. 26th, 2026.