Michigan State University (MSU) Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship

Michigan State University (MSU) Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship

The African Studies Center offers the Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student 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.

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Application Requirements

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.

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Required Documents

Proposal. Curriculum vitae/resume. Transcripts. Budget

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Funding Specifications

<p>up to $ 2,000</p>

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Application Steps

Visit the MSU website to apply (https://africa.isp.msu.edu/resources-funding/financial-support-applications/applications-students/nnamdi-azikiwe-application/)

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University: Michigan State University
Level: Undergraduate
Test Score: N/A
Deadline: 2024-01-15
Dollar Range: 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 the granted amount.
Scholarship Contact:
ascfunds@msu.edu
Fields of Study: Research