The application for the 2023-2024 Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University is now open! You can learn more about the program and submit an application. Applications are due on January 19, 2023, at 5:00 PM EST.
The program which is an initiative of the University of Columbia through Columbia World Projects targeted young and energetic people across the globe who can take up the challenge of studying at Columbia University and in return contribute to the development of their communities.
The Obama Foundation Program is a full-time, fully-funded leadership development program that brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities, countries, and regions.
Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2023-2024
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Columbia.
- Scholarships are to be taken at the University of Columbia, New York City.
- Scholarship Type: Full funding.
- Scholarship Worth: full cost of the program, return airfare, and monthly stipends
- Slots: Several Scholarships are available.
- Study Level: All Courses.
- Nationality: Students worldwide.
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Obama Foundation Scholarship Benefits and Details:
The full cost of the program, return airfare, and monthly stipends.
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program comes with the following benefits for the scholars including a Monthly stipend for living expenses in New York City, a furnished studio apartment, all tuition and fees, Basic medical, dental, and life insurance for the duration of the program, Air travel to and from home country and Leadership development programming.
2023-2024 Obama Foundation Program Eligibility Requirements
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from the United States and around the world who meet the following criteria:
- Are emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at a “breakthrough moment” in their careers
- Have a 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
- Are fluent in English (verbal, written, and spoken)
- Have the ability and inclination to positively shape the future of their community
- Have a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, community orientation, hope, courage, imagination, strategy, accountability, integrity, and resilience
Application Procedure:
To apply for the Obama Foundation Scholars Program 2023-2024, applicants are to: complete the online application form and submit the following materials:
- Resume/curriculum vitae: The resume/curriculum vitae should be a chronological listing of your employment and academic history, and other significant activities, including any awards, publications, or other achievements․
- Personal video statement: The personal video statement should be a short video (no longer than five minutes in length) introducing the applicant and their work to the selection committee. Applicants will upload their video statement to a video hostings service, like YouTube or Vimeo, and will include a link to their video in the online application. Additional information on the requirements for the personal video statement can be found in the online application.
- Responses to short essay questions: The short essay questions help the selection committee understand the applicant’s work, their motivation, and how the program fits into their career trajectory. Applicants will submit their essay questions in the online application.
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