Obama Foundation Scholars Programme 2023- 2024 at Columbia University (Fully-funded to the U.S.)
Deadline: 19th of January, 2023
For the 2023–2024 Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University, applications are now being accepted. Through an immersive curriculum that combines academic, skills-based, and hands-on learning, the Obama Foundation Scholars program offers rising leaders from the United States and around the globe who are already making a difference in their communities the chance to take their work to the next level.
The Scholars program at Columbia University and the University of Chicago equips people with a demonstrated commitment to service with the knowledge and skills necessary to increase the impact of their efforts, find novel solutions to pressing global issues, and foster change through values-based leadership.
The programme will build lasting relationships among emerging leaders who are committed to working
together to solve the most pressing challenges of our time, thereby creating a global network that
reaches across issues and borders. After completing the programme, Obama Foundation Scholars will:
Return to work on their global issue of focus and implement their personalized action plan
to accelerate positive change within their community.
Have an opportunity to play a role in the Obama Foundation’s efforts to inspire, empower,
and connect rising leaders from around the globe.
Benefits:
- Monthly stipend to assist with living expenses in New York City;
- A furnished studio apartment within walking distance of Columbia University;
- All tuition and fees for up to four courses at Columbia University;
- Basic medical, dental and life insurance for the duration of the program in New York City;
- Air travel to and from home country and any programme-related activities.
Eligibility:
The Obama Foundation Scholars Programme at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from the United
States and around the world who meet the following criteria:
- Are emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at
a “breakthrough moment” in their careers. - Have a proven commitment to service and leadership within a community, region or
country, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to return to these communities
following their completion of the program and apply their enhanced training, skills, and
connections on a long-term basis for the benefit of these communities. - Are fluent in English (verbal, written and spoken).
- Have the ability and inclination to positively shape the future of their community.
- Have a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, community-orientation, hope, courage,
imagination, strategy, accountability, integrity and resilience.
Application:
- A complete application, submitted entirely online, includes the following materials:
- Complete online application form
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Personal video statement
- Responses to short essay questions
- Proof of English proficiency
- Two letters of recommendation
