The International Fellowships Program (IFP)
is a program supported by the Ford Foundation, and coordinated in
West Africa by the AAU in collaboration with Pathfinder International in
Nigeria and the West African Research Center (WARC) in Senegal. IFP
provides fellowships for advanced study to exceptional individuals who
will use their education to further development in their own countries
and greater social and economic justice worldwide. IFP fellowships will
be awarded to applicants from diverse backgrounds, including social
groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.
A total of 136 fellows have been recruited into the Nigeria program
since 2001 when support for the program first started. Eighty-eight
fellows have completed the program. Some fellows have returned to their
previous work in government, universities, and with NGOs, while others
are now working in rural communities.
It is expected that 57 Fellowships will be awarded in West Africa for
the 2011/2012 academic year.
Deadline for applications is Friday, February 27, 2009. Late
application and non-current forms will not be accepted. Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted in May 2009. Individual
communication will not be entertained. Selection decisions are final.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
Be residents or resident
nationals of Nigeria. Ghana and Senegal
Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent as the case may be.
Have at least 3 years' work experience.
Have substantial experience in community service or development-related
activities.
Possess leadership qualities/potential evidenced by their employment
and/or at the community level.
Propose to pursue a Master's degree that will directly enhance
their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic
discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation's
areas of endeavor.
Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social
problems or issues in their country.
Commit themselves to working on these issues following the Fellowship
period.
Doctoral candidates MUST submit proposals and writing or research
samples.
Note:
Females, refugees, and individuals with special needs are encouraged to
apply.
US citizens and Green Card holders are not eligible.
Applicants should note that background checks will be run on
short-listed candidates.
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2010
Late applications and non-current forms will NOT be accepted.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED IN APRIL 2010
Individual’s communication will not be entertained. Selection decisions
are final.
Interested persons may download the application form and reference
letter from any of the following web sites:
http://www.pathfind.org or
http://www.aau.org
or www.warc-croa.org
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