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University Of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program 2026

Awarded by University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Other

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Five months residency at the University of Michigan, Round-trip airfare, stipend

Eligible Courses

African Heritage Initiative, African Social Research Initiative (ASRI), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Initiative (STEM-Africa)

Eligible Nationalities

Open to African faculties working in African institutions

Can Be Taken At

University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Provider

University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Last Verified On

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Overview

The University of Michigan is offering scholarships to faculty members of African universities and colleges.

Eligibility Criteria :

  • The applicants must be African nationals.
  • The applicants must be early career faculty members with less than ten years of experience.
  • The applicants must currently be teaching in a college or university in Africa.
  • The applicants are required to hold a current position within an African university or college.
  • The applicants must receive an endorsement from their home university.
  • The applicants must remain in residence for five months.

Application Process:

  • All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship.
  • Candidates from outside Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia, need to be nominated. 
    • It needs to be completed by a U-M faculty member familiar with the work of the prospective applicant.

     Direct Applicants must include the following components in their application:

    • Curriculum vitae
    • Scholarly program/research proposal (max. five pages).
    • Provide the complete name and contact information of the department head, dean, or vice chancellor at the applicant’s home institution who will be writing their letter of support.
      • This must be submitted before applicants can fully submit and complete their online application.

     Nomination Candidates must include the following components in their application:

    • Completed online nomination form (for University of Michigan faculty only, and access requires a U-M login)
    • A letter of endorsement that indicates their willingness to serve as a mentor during the length of the residency.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates will be awarded the following benefits:

  • Five months of residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, paired with a faculty collaborator with full access to the university’s resources,
  • Round-trip airfare from their home country to Ann Arbor, Michigan,
  • Free housing (private room & bath in a suite setting),
  • Medical insurance, a research allowance,
  • A modest stipend to cover living,
  • Office/Laboratory space,
  • Opportunity to present research to the U-M community.
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1

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2

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3

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4

Application Review

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5

Scholarship Decision

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of University Of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program 2026 is Expired.
  • University Of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program 2026 is offered to Other degree.
  • University Of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program 2026 is offered for African Heritage Initiative, African Social Research Initiative (ASRI), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Initiative (STEM-Africa) .
  • University Of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program 2026 is open for: Open to African faculties working in African institutions .
  • University Of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program 2026 is offered by University of Michigan Ann Arbor.
  • University Of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program 2026 covers Partial Funding, Five months residency at the University of Michigan, Round-trip airfare, stipend.