Obama Foundation Leadership Scholarship

The Obama Foundation Leadership Scholarship is a fully funded, year-long immersive program hosted with Columbia University for emerging global leaders. It includes academic, skills-based, and experiential learning designed to develop leadership and public service capacities, with participation in Columbia World Projects and related activities in New York. Fellows receive support for living in New York, tuition coverage for up to four Columbia courses, health and related insurance, and travel to/from their home country.

Tuition coverage for up to four Columbia courses, monthly living stipend, furnished housing near Columbia, medical/dental/basic life insurance, travel to and from home country, and participation in a year-long leadership program with experiential learning opportunities.

Open to emerging leaders from around the world who have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to service, with ability and willingness to contribute to their communities long-term after the program.

Applicants must submit an online application with required documents as specified by the program.