Obama Scholarship Program in the United States

The Obama Scholarship Program in the United States is a fully funded training opportunity hosted in the United States, offering placement at a prestigious university for an immersive nine-month experience. It provides travel, housing, a monthly stipend, health insurance, visa assistance, and access to coursework at a partner university. The program targets students who intend to study or work in a high-quality educational environment in the United States.

Round-trip airfare, monthly stipend, housing in a single-occupancy studio, health insurance, visa support, and access to courses at Columbia University

Open to students at all academic stages who are active community contributors and intend to return to their home country after completing the program.

Submit an online application with a English CV, two letters of recommendation, a short video (3 minutes), an English language certificate, a set of essay questions (motivation letter).