Are Nexus candidates eligible to apply if they have one or more degrees from outside of the African continent?
If a candidate has a degree from a 4-year U.S. college or university, it would not make them ineligible as long as they also have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or Ph.D. from an African university. They must have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or Ph.D. from an African institution. Even if they have an additional degree from another country, the determining factor will be their current residence. They have to be residing on the African continent. If the candidate only has a degree from an accredited 4-year U.S. college or university they would be considered for the general fellowship program.
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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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