Michigan State University (MSU) 2023 Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship: (Deadline 30 October, 2023)

Michigan State University (MSU) 2023 Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship: (Deadline 30 October, 2023)

Michigan State University (MSU) 2023 Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship: (Deadline 30 October, 2023)

A fellowship of up to $2,000 to support international African students travel to Africa for research. The award honors former Nigerian President Nnamdi Azikiwe, a scholar and politician, who led Nigeria as its first civilian president and who invited MSU faculty to join him and other Nigerians to build a land-grant model university in Eastern Nigeria. This became the University of Nigeria at Nsukka, had a distinguished educational history, and was the beginnings of the MSU African Studies faculty, now approximately 100 scholars spanning many colleges and departments.

About Michigan State University

Founded in 1855, Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship

  • Type Fellowship
  • Organisation Michigan State University
  • Country to study United States
  • School to study Michigan State University
  • Course to study Not specified
  • State of Origin
  • Gender Men and Women
  • Application Deadline 30 October, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship

One or more fellowships of up to $ 2,000 will be awarded for travel and/or fieldwork expenses in Africa. Funds are meant to defray costs, students are expected to find additional funds if costs are to exceed granted amount.

Requirements for Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship Qualification

The African Studies Center recognizes that international African students studying at MSU have limited opportunities to apply for grants and fellowships to conduct research in Africa – usually reserved for citizens and permanent residents of the United States. For this reason,

  • Only African undergraduate or graduate students conducting research in Africa are eligible for this fellowship.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in an MSU degree-granting program, and awardees must return to MSU as registered students in the semester following the award.
  • Priority will be given to students in good academic standing and with demonstrated financial need.
  • Applicants must successfully complete any MSU requirements related to doing research abroad (IRB training for instance)
  • Fellowship recipients must write and submit a report (3 to 5 pages) to the African Studies Center within one month of their return from Africa.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship

The fellowship program is administered by the African Studies Center. Selection of winners is determined by an African Studies Award Selection Committee with members appointed by the Center Director.

Application Deadline

30 October, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Michigan State University on africa.isp.msu.edu to applyFor more details, visit OFFICIAL LINK





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