Africa is at the forefront of significant global economic growth and opportunity. Stanford GSB is excited to contribute to the region’s human and economic development by educating leaders committed to making an impact on the continent.
The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program pays for tuition and associated fees (approximately US $140,000) for citizens of African countries with financial need who wish to obtain an MBA at Stanford GSB. Stanford will award up to eight Stanford Africa MBA Fellowships annually.

Within two years of graduation from Stanford GSB, Stanford Africa MBA Fellows are required to return to Africa to work for at least two years in a professional role that contributes to the continent’s development.

Application Requirements
Application Process and Timeline
1. Apply to the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program (8 June 2015)

The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Application will be available 20 April 2015. Required materials include:

Educational history

Self-report your grades from college or university.
You may also submit the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and/or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), if available. These are optional at the fellowship application stage. If you are selected as a finalist, you’ll be required to take one of these exams as part of your application to the Stanford MBA Program.

Awards and honors (academic, professional, or personal)
Employment history
One-page resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
250-word essay addressing how you plan to make an impact in Africa
Individual financial information

2. Finalists notified (2 July 2015)
Up to 50 finalists will be selected for the Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship.

3. Finalists apply to Stanford MBA Program (Round 1, September 2015)

Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship finalists must apply to the Stanford MBA Program in Round 1 to be eligible for the fellowship.

Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship finalists must submit the Stanford MBA Program application, including GMAT or GRE scores, and if applicable, one of the English language tests (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL). Finalists may request up to one voucher to cover the cost of either the GMAT or GRE test. The MBA application fee will be waived for finalists.
4. Receive an offer of admission (December 2015)

Stanford GSB will select up to eight Stanford Africa MBA Fellows each year from among the finalists.
5. Enroll in two-year Stanford MBA Program (September 2016)
6. Successfully complete the two-year Stanford MBA Program (June 2018)
7. Within two years of graduation from the Stanford MBA Program, return to Africa (June 2020)

Work in Africa - in a business, government, or non-profit organization - for at least two consecutive years.
Fellowship Eligibility and Requirements

Application submission deadline: 8 June 2015 (5:00pm Pacific Time)

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