Are graduate students or those who completed their undergraduate education some time ago eligible to apply? If so, are they at a disadvantage in the selection process?
Although Princeton in Africa fellowship applicants must not be more than 35 years of age, applicants with graduate degrees or a couple of years of experience are encouraged to apply. Please note, however, that our fellowship positions are entry-level placements and we don’t want Fellows to find the work they do unstimulating or unchallenging. In the end, our placement process is about fitting the right candidate with the right organization, so we don’t have a 100% hard and fast rule about how much experience a Fellow should have. The fellowship can be a great fit for Fellows with some professional experience if the fellowship seems like a step forward in their career.
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Our History
In 1999, a group of Princeton alumni, faculty, and staff launched Princeton in Africa as an independent affiliate of Princeton University inspired by the University’s informal motto, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations.” In 2010, the program opened up to include graduates of any US accredited university in order to meet the growing demand from host organizations and allow more young professionals access to the unique opportunities afforded by PiAf. During the past 20 years, we have placed over 600 Fellows with more than 100 organizations in 36 countries, while developing more strategic partnerships across Africa and creating more opportunities for our alumni community to engage with the continent and with one another.
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