Deadline: 27-Oct-2025
The Princeton in Africa’s Nexus Program pairs 5 Nexus Fellows, educated and resident on the African continent, with 5 co-Fellows from the general fellowship program who were educated at U.S.-accredited institutions.
The Nexus program is an addition to PiAf’s signature fellowship program and is tailored specifically for young leaders educated at African institutions.
Be young professionals or current undergraduates graduating by June 2026 at the time of application. Hold a bachelor’s, master’s (or equivalent), or a Ph.D. from an African university. Have full professional proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English as defined by the CEFR (Level C1 and above). Professional proficiency in French 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, 1991). Hold a passport valid through the end of the fellowship year (August 2027). Have citizenship in an African country and have current residency in an African country. Applicants with dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered. Nexus applicants must not be enrolled in any graduate, doctoral, or equivalent advanced academic programs during their fellowship year.
In addition to these eligibility requirements, Nexus applicants must provide proof of university enrollment. This can be met by submitting an official enrollment verification, a scanned copy of a diploma, or a letter on university letterhead signed by a university administrator or professor.
Such a letter should specify dates of enrollment, degree obtained, area of study, and include the university representative’s email and phone number. All documents must be in English and uploaded in PDF format, with translations provided when necessary. Princeton in Africa does not individually confirm receipt of submitted materials, and applicants are advised to track their submissions directly through the application portal.
The 2026-27 fellowship application deadline is Monday, October 27th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern.
For more information, visit Princeton in Africa.