African Presidential Scholars Program at University of Michigan 2024

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 15, 2024
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Michigan
• City to studyMichigan
• School to studyUniversity of Michigan

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

An amazing scholarship for students in Africa to study in the  University of Michigan, it is a fully founded scholarship and there will be a direct applications from faculty members of colleges or universities from Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia.The deadline for this scholarship is on the 15th day of october 2025 so apply now.

Benefits

Those admitted to the UMAPS Program will receive:

• Five months of residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, paired with a faculty collaborator with full access to the university’s resources
• Round-trip airfare from their home country to Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Free housing (private room & bath in a suite setting), medical insurance, a research allowance, and a modest stipend to cover living (Important note: The UMAPS program is unable to accommodate spouses and/or dependents)
• Office/Laboratory space 
• Opportunity to present research to the U-M community

Requirements

All applicants must:

• Be an early career faculty member who has taught in the higher education system for less than ten years and is presently teaching in a college or university in Africa.
• Be employed in an ongoing position at a university or college in Africa.
• Be able to demonstrate support from a home institution with a letter of recommendation from the head of the department, dean, or vice chancellor.
  
  Please note that applicants will not be able to fully submit their application until the endorsement from their home university has been received.
• Be able to remain in residence for five months.

Interview Dates and Process

For applicants from outside Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, or Uganda, a nomination is required and needs to be completed by a U-M faculty member familiar with the work of the prospective applicant. The nominating faculty must:

• Complete the online nomination form (for University of Michigan faculty only, and access requires a U-M login)
• Submit /upload a letter of endorsement that indicates their willingness to serve as a mentor during the length of the residency, commit to meet regularly, and if possible provide office space for the prospective participant

Application Deadline

How To Apply

All applicants must:

• Complete the online application form » (IN THIS APPLICATION CYCLE, this link can only be used by applicants from the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa,  and Uganda) 
• Upload a curriculum vitae using the online application
• Upload a scholarly program/research proposal (not to exceed five pages). Applications from a wide range of disciplines and schools are welcome; applications that align with the center’s disciplinary initiatives —AHHI, ASRI, and STEM-Africa—are encouraged
• Provide the complete name and contact information of the department head, dean, or vice chancellor at the applicant’s home institution who will be writing their letter of support. This must be submitted before applicants can fully submit and complete their online application.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date on October 15. Incomplete applications will not be processed. 

Only applications submitted through the online system will be considered. 

For more details, visit University of Michigan website.