The International Fellowship Program created by the Africa-America Institute and the Ford Foundation offers training at the graduate level for up to three years of graduate study. The scholarship is awarded to South African students of exceptional ability who can demonstrate both need and aptitude. Students are expected to demonstrate principles of social justice and community building upon completion of graduate careers in both their own countries and the world at large.
South Africa
The Africa-America Institute
11th Floor, Braamfontein Centre
23 Jorissen Street
Braamfontein 2001
PO Box 275 Wits 2050
+2711-403-3308/15
aaisa.org.za
New York
The Africa-America Institute
42nd Floor Chanin Building
380 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10168-4298
212-949-5666
aaionline.org
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
809 UN Plaza, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017
212-984-5558
FordIFP.net
Fulbright Scholarships are highly competitive and highly sought-after grants that provide financial assistance to both students and scholars alike. The Fulbright Student program holds different application criteria for each participating country in Africa. Grant amounts vary depending upon the country of origin of the applicant. However, most grants cover round-trip airfare and offer a monthly stipend.
IIE Headquarters / Northeast
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580
212-883-8200
iie.org
There are various scholarship and grant opportunities offered to international students at most public and private graduate schools throughout the United States. Contact your school's financial aid office or international student office for more specific information about funding opportunities. In addition to school-specific grant or scholarship programs for African exchange students, you can search the International Education Financial Aid database for other scholarship opportunities.