Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University

Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University

About Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University

The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University is a full-time, fully-funded leadership development program that brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities, countries and regions. Over the course of an academic year at Columbia University, Obama Foundation Scholars deepen their knowledge and skills and build new capacities and networks to accelerate their impact in their home countries.

Upon completion of the program, Obama Foundation Scholars, empowered by their experience, return to the regions where they have been working and continue along a path of service.

Eligibility Requirements

* The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from the United States and around the world who meet the following criteria:

* Are emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at a “breakthrough moment” in their careers

* Have a proven commitment to service and leadership within a community, region or country, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to return to these communities following their completion of the program and apply their enhanced training, skills, and connections on a long-term basis for the benefit of these communities

* Are fluent in English (verbal, written and spoken)

* Have the ability and inclination to positively shape the future of their community

* Have a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, community-orientation, hope, courage, imagination, strategy, accountability, integrity, and resilience

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Applications are due by December 22, 2021 at 5:00pm ET.

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