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International Fellowships Program (IFP), West Africa, for the 2009/10 Academic Year
The International Fellowships Program (IFP) is a program supported by the Ford Foundation, and coordinated in West Africa by the AAU in collaboration with Pathfinder International in Nigeria and the West African Research Center (WARC) in Senegal. IFP provides fellowships for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use their education to further development in their own countries and greater social and economic justice worldwide. IFP fellowships will be awarded to applicants from diverse backgrounds, including social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.
It is expected that 37 Fellowships will be awarded in West Africa for the 2009/10 academic year. There will be no selection in SENEGAL for this season.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be residents or resident nationals of Ghana and Nigeria.
- Hold a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree as the case may be.
- Have at least 3 years work experience.
- Have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities.
- Possess leadership qualities/potential evidenced by their employment, academic experience or at the community level.
- Propose to pursue a post-graduate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation’s areas of endeavor.
- Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their country.
Doctoral candidates MUST submit proposals and writing/research samples.
Note:
- Females, refugees, and individuals with special needs are encouraged to apply.
- U.S. citizens and Green Card holders are not eligible.
- Applicants should note that background checks will be run on short-listed candidates.
Eligible Fields:
Any academic discipline or field of study related to The Ford Foundation's grant making areas:
| Asset Building & Community Development |
Knowledge, Creativity & Freedom |
Peace & Social Justice |
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Workforce Development
Development Finance & Economic Security
Environment & Development
Community Development |
Education & Scholarship
Sexuality & Reproductive Health
Religion, Society & Culture
Media
Arts & Culture |
Human Rights
Governance
Civil Society
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008
Late applications will NOT be accepted.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS
WILL BE CONTACTED IN APRIL 2008
For further information, you may contact:
Pathfinder International Nigeria Country Office
35 Justice Sowemimo St., Asokoro
Abuja FCT
Tel: 09-314 7378
Email: ifpnigeria@pathfind.org
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