Obama Foundation Scholar Program 2021

The Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2021 is a full-time, fully-funded leadership development program that brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities, countries, and regions. Over the course of an academic year at Columbia University, Obama Foundation Scholars Program deepen their knowledge and skills and build new capacities and networks to accelerate their impact in their home countries.

Eligibility criteria for the Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2021:

The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from around the world who meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at a “breakthrough moment” in their careers
• Applicants must 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
• Applicants must fluent in English (verbal, written and spoken)
• Applicants must have ability and inclination to positively shape teh future of their community.
• Applicants must  demonstrate commitment to humility, integrity, inclusivity, stewardship, fearlessness, imagination and teamwork.

Benefits of the Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2021:

• Monthly stipend to assist with living expenses in New York City.
• A furnished studio apartment within walking distance of Columbia University, if the program is able to convene in person.
• 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, if the program is able to convene in person.
• Air travel to and from home country and any program-related activities, if the program is able to convene in person.

Deadline of the Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2021:

The last date of the Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2021 at Columbia University by 5th February 2021.