Princeton in Africa Fellowship Application

 

Hello from Princeton in Africa,  It’s that time of year again: Princeton in Africa’s 2027-28 fellowship application is now open! Please share the word with any rising seniors or recent university graduates who may be interested in this unique opportunity.  The deadline for 2027-28 fellowship applications is Monday, Oct. 26th, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time. ABOUT THE PRINCETON IN AFRICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a nonprofit organization that offers a yearlong, paid, post-graduate fellowship opportunity to graduates of colleges and universities accredited in the U.S. or African countries, placing them with a variety of organizations working across the African continent. Since our launch in 1999, Princeton in Africa has placed over 790 Fellows in 37 countries across the continent. PiAf Fellows work in many different sectors, including international humanitarian aid, public & community health, business & economic development, agricultural development, and education & youth capacity building. Our host organizations include the African Leadership Academy, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation, International Rescue Committee, Clinton Health Access Initiative, and many other organizations – both large and small – doing remarkable work around the African continent.  Princeton in Africa Fellows serve organizations in a variety of sectors and fill roles within the organizations including Communications, Research, Business Development, Financial Analysis, Grant Writing, Program Management and Monitoring and Evaluation. Fellowships offer an incredible opportunity for personal and professional development while making meaningful contributions to the work of our incredible host organizations and launching a meaningful career. More information about our current 2026-27 Fellows and host organizations can be found on our website. PIAF INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP We are excited to announce the PiAf Innovation Fellowship track – part of Princeton in Africa’s efforts to connect exceptional emerging leaders with organizations and investors shaping Africa’s growing innovation economy. Through this targeted program, Fellows will gain hands-on experience while helping organizations drive innovation, expand economic opportunity, and advance scalable solutions. Fellows will support projects in areas such as entrepreneurship, investment, strategy, partnerships, research, and ecosystem development while helping organizations tackle complex challenges and scale their impact. Applicants will be asked to signal their interest in the online application. LEARN MORE If you would like to receive updates about the Princeton in Africa fellowship and future cycles, please sign up here to join our mailing list for Career Services, Fellowship Advisors, and Professors. For details on the application and placement timeline and the PiAf experience, you can find our webinar recording for Career Services and Fellowship Advisors here and slide deck here. Our Prospective Applicant Info Session will be held on Tuesday, September 16th from 12-1 PM Eastern Daylight Time. All applicants are welcome to join. Applicants can click here to register.  Prospective applicants should join our mailing list for the 2027-28 fellowship cycle here for updates on our online info sessions and alumni panels, as well as application reminders. To find out more about Princeton in Africa, please visit the How to Apply section of our website. Thank you for helping us reach students who may be a great fit for this opportunity! All the best, The PiAf Team