About scholarship:
At Columbia University, international students can apply for Obama Foundation scholarships.
Do you see yourself as a rising young leader who is making an impact in your community? Do you want to continue your studies by enrolling in a one-year program at a prestigious American university?
If that’s the case, apply for a scholarship from Columbia University’s Obama Foundation.
The Obama Foundation awards scholarships to students from all over the world to attend Columbia University. The scholars’ activities will be focused on Columbia World Projects.
Scholarship details:
- Deadline: December 12, 2023
- Host University: Columbia University.
- Eligible country: All countries.
- Program degree: the academic program is not specified.
Available program in this scholarship:
- Academic training
- Skills-based training
- Networking opportunity
- Mentorship
- Service activity
- Leadership development
Required Documents
- Online Application
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Video Statement
- Responses to Short Essay Questions
- Proof of English Proficiency ( TOEFL =100 and ILET=7)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Benefit
- Monthly stipend
- A furnished studio apartment
- All tuition and fees
- Basic medical, dental, and life insurance
- Air travel
- Leadership development programming led by the Obama Foundation will help scholars gain the real-world skills, tools, and experiences to expand the impact of their work when they return home
Eligibility
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from around the world who meet the following criteria:
- Have a proven commitment to service and leadership within a community, region or country outside the United States, 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 emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at a “tipping point” in their careers
- Are fluent in English (verbal, written, and spoken)
- Have the ability and inclination to shape the future of their community positively
- Have a demonstrated commitment to humility, integrity, inclusivity, stewardship, fearlessness, imagination, and teamwork
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online, for more information about Obama Foundation scholarships visit the official website.
You may also apply for the Boston University Scholarship Program.
