Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship 2015

The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program pays for tuition and associated fees (approximately US $140,000) for citizens of African countries with financial need who wish to obtain an MBA at Stanford GSB. Within two years of graduation from Stanford GSB, Stanford Africa MBA Fellows are required to return to Africa to work for at least two years in a professional role that contributes to the continent’s development.

Study in:  USA 

Course starts:Fall 2016

Scholarship Coverage: Up to 50 fellows will be selected, The fellowship covers the tuition and associated fees (approximately US $140,000).

Important dates:

20 April 2015 - 8 June 2015	Stanford Africa Fellowship Program application available online
2 July 2015	Stanford Africa Fellowship Program finalists notified
2 July 2015 - October 2015	Stanford Africa Fellowship Program finalists prepare and submit Stanford MBA application
October 2015	Stanford MBA Program application due
December 2015	Stanford releases admission decisions, including those for Stanford Africa Fellows
September 2016	Stanford Africa Fellows matriculate in Stanford MBA Program

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of an African country. Dual citizens are eligible for the fellowship as long as you hold citizenship of an African nation.  
• Must have also completed, or be in the final year of completing, your university studies. 
• Must also return to work in Africa, within two years of Stanford MBA graduation, for a period of at least two years.

NB: Before applying, please read more about the fellowship eligibility and requirements here 

How To Apply:

The application for the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program for entrance in fall 2016 will be available on 15 April 2015. The deadline for applications is 15 June 2015.

It is advised to start  preparing in advance the fellowship requirements such as official documents, certificates etc

For more information visit Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship 2015