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Applications are now open for the Obama Foundation Scholars Programme 2025
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program offers an exceptional opportunity for emerging leaders from the U.S. and worldwide to enhance their influence through a transformative nine-month experience. This program combines academic learning, hands-on projects, and skill-building activities to empower scholars to create meaningful change in their communities.
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Hosted at Columbia University in partnership with Columbia World Projects and Columbia Global, the program’s curriculum integrates leadership training, personalized support, and networking opportunities, guided by experts across different sectors. Participants will acquire the insights, connections, and tools necessary to expand their work’s impact and reinvest their new knowledge, networks, and skills into their communities.
2025 Obama Foundation Fellowship Details
This fully funded program covers:
- Monthly stipends for living expenses in New York City.
- A furnished studio apartment near Columbia University.
- Tuition and fees for up to four courses at Columbia University.
- Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Round-trip airfare from the scholar’s home country to New York and for program-related events.
- Leadership development sessions hosted by the Obama Foundation.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2025 Obama Foundation Fellowship, applicants should:
- Be emerging leaders who have already made a significant impact in their field and are at a pivotal career stage.
- Show a strong commitment to community service and leadership, with plans to use their new skills and connections to benefit their community over the long term.
- Be fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Embody values such as inclusivity, community focus, integrity, courage, strategy, and resilience.
Benefits Overview
Selected scholars will receive:
- Monthly stipends to cover living costs.
- Furnished studio apartments near the university.
- Full tuition and course fees at Columbia University.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Round-trip travel expenses.
- Access to leadership development sessions facilitated by the Obama Foundation.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants need to submit:
- A resume/CV.
- A personal video statement.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Answers to short essay questions.
- Proof of English proficiency.
Application Process
Interested candidates should complete the online application available on the Obama Foundation website. Partner organizations of the Obama Foundation can also nominate candidates.
Application Deadline: December 16, 2024
