Applications are invited for Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship from African students who have completed or be in the final year of completing, their university studies. Up to eight fellowships are award annually. Fellowship pays for tuition and associated fees
(approximately US $145,000). 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.
Eligibility and Requirements
Stanford Africa MBA Fellows must first be selected as finalists through the fellowship application process. Stanford will select up to 100 Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship finalists based on:
If you are not selected as a Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship finalist, you remain welcome to apply to the Stanford MBA Program in any application round and you will remain eligible to receive other forms of financial aid.
Merit
We evaluate three criteria when considering candidates for both the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship and the MBA Program: intellectual vitality, demonstrated leadership potential, and personal qualities and contributions that will add to the class. To learn more about the requirements and qualities we seek in candidates in the Admission section of our website.
Commitment to Developing Africa
You 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. Residents of an African country who do not have citizenship belonging to an African country are ineligible at this time.
You must have completed, or be in the final year of completing, your university studies. If you studied at an undergraduate or graduate institution in Africa, we especially encourage you to consider applying for the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program. African citizens who studied in countries outside of Africa are also eligible for the fellowship.
Stanford Africa MBA Fellows must return to work in Africa, within two years of Stanford MBA graduation, for a period of at least two years. Stanford MBA students pursue a wide variety of careers after graduation. As a Stanford Africa MBA Fellow, you will devote the management and leadership skills learned at Stanford to developing the African economy. As such, we expect Stanford Africa MBA Fellows to work for African organizations with significant operations and impact in the region. Please read our Frequently Asked Questions below for more information.
Financial Need
Stanford will determine your financial need based on personal financial information you submit in the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship application. After you are selected as a finalist and admitted to the MBA Program, you will complete Stanford’s financial aid application process, which requires information about your assets and income, including copies of your tax returns. For more information visit the Financial Aid section of our website.
Read this information carefully, as requirements to apply to this fellowship differ from the requirements for the Stanford MBA Program application.
Application Process
Apply to the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program
(15 June 2016)
You will be asked to provide:
Educational history
- Official transcripts are not considered at this stage. Finalists will be required to submit an unofficial copy of your transcripts in the MBA Application and will submit official copies upon admission to the MBA Program.
- You may also submit the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and/or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), if available. These are optional at the fellowship application stage. If you are selected as a finalist, you’ll be required to take one of these exams as part of your application to the Stanford MBA Program.
Awards and honors (academic, professional, or personal)
Employment history
- Letters of recommendation are not considered at this stage. Finalists will be required to submit two Letters of Recommendation in the MBA Application.
One-page resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
250-word essay addressing how you plan to make an impact in Africa
Individual financial information
2. Finalists notified
(7 July 2016)
Up to 100 finalists will be selected for the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship.
3. Finalists apply to Stanford MBA Program
(Round 1, 21 September 2016 or Round 2, 10 January 2017)
Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship finalists must apply to the Stanford MBA Program in either round one or round two to be eligible for the fellowship. However, we strongly encourage you to apply in round one. Over the last few years, the number of applications we receive in round two has increased, making it more competitive. Submitting in round one also gives you more time to prepare and plan for the program, including completing the visa application process.
Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship finalists must submit the Stanford MBA Program application, including GMAT or GRE scores, and if applicable, one of the English language tests (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL). Finalists may request up to one voucher to cover the cost of either the GMAT or GRE test. The MBA application fee will be waived for finalists.
4. Receive an offer of admission
(December 2016 or March 2017)
Stanford GSB will select up to eight Stanford Africa MBA Fellows each year from among the finalists.
5. Enroll in two-year Stanford MBA Program
(September 2017)
6. Successfully complete the two-year Stanford MBA Program
(June 2019)
7. Within two years of graduation from the Stanford MBA Program, return to Africa
(June 2021)
Work in Africa – in a business, government, or non-profit organization – for at least two consecutive years.
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July 19, 2016 — 12:38 pm
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July 23, 2016 — 6:55 am
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July 23, 2016 — 7:08 pm
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July 25, 2016 — 8:50 am
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July 26, 2016 — 1:24 pm
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July 27, 2016 — 8:59 am
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July 27, 2016 — 10:01 am
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July 27, 2016 — 11:52 pm
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July 28, 2016 — 8:36 am
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July 28, 2016 — 9:58 am
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July 28, 2016 — 1:47 pm
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July 28, 2016 — 1:52 pm
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Mohamed FD Aruna
July 28, 2016 — 6:57 pm
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July 29, 2016 — 9:35 am
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July 29, 2016 — 2:14 pm
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July 29, 2016 — 6:54 pm
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July 30, 2016 — 1:16 pm
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July 30, 2016 — 1:52 pm
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July 31, 2016 — 1:20 am
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lemesa
July 31, 2016 — 10:14 pm
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August 2, 2016 — 10:09 am
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August 2, 2016 — 6:33 pm
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August 3, 2016 — 11:22 am
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August 3, 2016 — 2:49 pm
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August 3, 2016 — 3:16 pm
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desalegn mesaye akalnew
August 3, 2016 — 3:18 pm
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August 3, 2016 — 3:33 pm
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August 3, 2016 — 4:16 pm
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murekezi thierry
August 3, 2016 — 4:23 pm
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desalegn mesaye akalnew
August 4, 2016 — 10:16 am
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John Kerry Anthony Durufu
August 5, 2016 — 10:55 am
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Debela Asefa
August 5, 2016 — 2:10 pm
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Jirata Fikadu
August 5, 2016 — 7:53 pm
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Andrew Onyango
August 7, 2016 — 2:04 pm
I hereby apply to be considered for Scholarship in your University. I am a Ugandan and I hold Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Accounting option (upper division) at Makerere University a leading Public University in Uganda .I would like to pursue my Master Degree in Business Administration in your University.
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Loduk Emuron Samuel
August 9, 2016 — 1:50 pm
My Name is Samuel Loduk from Uganda. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and finance, how can I be part of this opportunity?. How do I apply?
Adisu Woyesso
August 9, 2016 — 2:07 pm
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Elias Acha
August 9, 2016 — 7:41 pm
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tewelde andebrhan
August 11, 2016 — 9:23 am
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neba hilary
August 11, 2016 — 11:33 am
Thanks. Please how to apply
Peter monday
August 11, 2016 — 2:15 pm
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Elijah Michael Bangura
August 11, 2016 — 4:03 pm
Thanks for all your supports to African.
Betelhem Agizew Debela
August 12, 2016 — 2:00 pm
My Name is Betelhem Agizew Debela i am from Ethiopia, i want the MBA Program in your university so how can apply?
Regards!
Betelhem
segidleab
August 12, 2016 — 6:46 pm
my name is segidleab okube from Eritrea i would like to consider as a candidate in the scholar ship of undergraduate in human nursing
Mohamed FD Aruna
August 12, 2016 — 10:58 pm
As an African, I remain grateful for your fellowship support towards the development of Africa. I am a final year student in the Accounting and Finance Department of Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. Looking at the application deadline, Can I apply now for the second ROUND selection slated for January 2017? If yes, how can I apply.
ALHAJI DORLEY
August 13, 2016 — 6:40 pm
I AM AHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
Dominic Bida Santino Daniel
August 16, 2016 — 5:06 pm
Hello dear sir/madam called me Dominic bida from south sudan very interesting for this opportunity,i have finish my secondary level 2015-16.
Nurye Assen
August 17, 2016 — 9:39 am
i want to apply in you university but i haven’t capability o cover tuition fee would you give a full funded scholarship
Nurye Assen
August 17, 2016 — 9:43 am
i am international applicant .my name is Nurye Assen ,Mohammed from Ethiopia i have a great interest to to apply in MBA program but i haven’t a capability to cover a tuition fee i need a full funded scholarship would you give a full funded scholarship
Nurye Assen
August 17, 2016 — 9:50 am
now can i apply for January 2017
webi regasa
August 17, 2016 — 1:38 pm
Thanks all of you! How about life?
anuradin habib
August 17, 2016 — 7:58 pm
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stephen lemi
August 18, 2016 — 8:38 pm
how can I get this scholarship I’m in Africa south Sudan
kamba kenyi
August 19, 2016 — 6:34 pm
Please update me about the admission procedures so that l can inbox you guys about my academic background at [email protected]
Azamgweo henry
August 20, 2016 — 6:01 pm
Am henry Azamgweo from Ghana, I have completed Senior high school can I apply for the MBA
Abledjoropauldany
August 23, 2016 — 2:05 am
i am eager to apply to your scholarship offers but can you please let me know how actually i could enroll.
Abledjoropauldany
August 23, 2016 — 2:09 am
i am eager to apply to your scholarship offers but would you mind guiding my steps through enrollment actual systems.thanks.
Mark S.D.Giddings,Jr.
August 23, 2016 — 2:51 pm
I am Mark S.D.Giddings,Jr. I am a Liberian ,am interested in this scholarship either the fellowship of MBA program. I need your help in updating me on the processes involve in applying for this scholarship.
Tedros Kibrom
August 25, 2016 — 2:54 pm
I’m interested in the given opportunity to continue my education.And i need your help!
MOHAMED I. GASSAMA
August 27, 2016 — 12:10 pm
I am Mohamed I. Gassama from Sierra Leone West Africa. I have completed my high school since 2009 but not yet apply for no university because of the finicial problem and my back ground is poor. sir/ madam, I hereby applying for the scholaship of your fellowship for African students in the USA. I will be very much greatful and hard work if you grant this opportunity. Thanks.
tekie
August 29, 2016 — 4:37 pm
Hello am tekie from Eritrea having dp in vetrinary science,if u dont mind am interested for further study throug ur help
kisawuzi harman
August 30, 2016 — 7:20 pm
i want to get a scholarship but do i get it
solomon meresa
August 31, 2016 — 4:08 pm
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gemechu gebisa
September 1, 2016 — 8:02 am
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Lemma Lalego
September 2, 2016 — 11:24 am
My name is Lemma Lalego from Ethiopia .I am holding bachelor degree in natura resource management from hawassa university. I have a great interest to learn msc degree. Thanks!!!
Umugiraneza
September 3, 2016 — 7:27 am
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eyob gebreamlak weldegebriel
September 5, 2016 — 7:48 am
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Ahmed yimam
September 7, 2016 — 6:01 pm
Am Ahmed yimam from Ethiopia am completed BSC nurse from hawassa university sidama Ethiopia I would like to apply MBA program at your instituition pls help me contact me by +251924600213 thanks a lot.
solomon meresa
September 8, 2016 — 7:14 am
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Helen Mebrahtu Meles
September 8, 2016 — 7:39 am
I am Helen Mebrahtu From Ethiopia to apply In Master of Business Administration.
Fiseha Haderay
September 13, 2016 — 6:31 am
my name is Fiseha Haderay from Ethiopia .i have a degree in Geography & i want to study master in related course .
Debela asefa
September 14, 2016 — 4:53 pm
my name is Debela Asefa from Ethiopia. I have Bsc degree in agriculture. i.e in Rural Developments. Then I want to study my master program in related field.
Foleke Alex
September 14, 2016 — 9:48 pm
please help me I want to study management, I am an undergraduate from Catholic university institute of buea and an HND holder, please help me
Ababa Lami
September 15, 2016 — 7:57 pm
Now I have BA in cooperative from Ambo university ( Ethiopian) & want to be your students in international business
I have two years of experiance in commercial bank of ethiopia .i hear forward pozative response from you
thank you.
Bubacarr jallow
September 17, 2016 — 7:10 pm
My name is Bubacarr jallow form Gambi how can I get the scholarship please help.
Yordanosteklesion
September 18, 2016 — 6:50 pm
I am yordanos teklesion from Eritrea.i just take my diploma program in college of business &economic so i want to study in business more
Mutari Azeez
September 27, 2016 — 9:20 am
Please, how can we apply for the program?