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YALE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL ON AFRICAN STUDIES: VISITING AFRICAN SCHOLARS FELLOWSHIP 

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Application Deadline: Oct 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

LOCATION: USA

The Council on African Studies at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University invites applications for its Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The Visiting African Scholars will be expected to be in full-time residence during the academic year beginning August 1, 2026. An earned doctorate in a relevant field and equivalent qualifications for research and teaching are expected for the successful candidates.

Applicants should apply through Interfolio and must include the following:

Cover letter, including current e-mail address and name of Yale faculty member you would want to work with and why.

Current curriculum vitae, including publications.

A 1000-word description of the proposed research project.

Names and contact information for two references who can provide a letter of recommendation if shortlisted.

A summary of the proposed course with the schedule of readings and assignments

The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025. Please address questions to rita.offiaeli@yale.edu with “Visiting African Scholars” in the subject line.

    Interfolio Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/176504

    BENEFIT:

    The fellowship comes with a generous stipend and research support, including access to Yale’s excellent library and other resources.

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    bachelor's, Opportunities, Scholarships

    MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

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    LOCATION: USA

    Morehead State offers two scholarships specifically for international undergraduate students: the International Student Scholarship and Honors Scholarship.

    ELIGIBILITY:

    International Student Scholarship: Open to incoming international undergraduate freshmen or transfer students. The student must maintain at least a 2.00 GPA (on a 4-point scale) for renewal.

    Eligibility criteria for freshmen or transfer students with less than 24 credit hours:

    An admission index score of 450 or higher

    Minimum composite ACT score of 20 or SAT combined score of 940

    Eligibility criteria for transfer students with 24 credit hours or more:

    Cumulative college GPA of 3.00 or higher

    Honors Scholarship: Open to academically accomplished undergraduates. They’re applied after other financial aid is posted (total aid may not exceed the cost of attendance). International students may apply for this scholarship.

    BENEFIT:

    International Student Scholarship: These scholarships award $8,000 per year ($4,000 per semester)

    Honors Scholarship: These competitive scholarships cover tuition, on-campus housing, a meal plan, and assistance with books and supplies.

    Graduate Assistantships: International graduate students are also eligible for graduate assistantships—limited, competitive awards that offer financial support and experience that builds language skills, knowledge, and leadership.

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