Are you a student, recent graduate, researcher or lecturer from an African country? Are you a beneficiary or alumni of a scholarship or fellowship programme? Are you fluent in English and keen to learn about scholarships and mentoring in a 4-month course? Are you passionate about creating and sharing educational opportunities and scholarships? Do you want to join our global community of volunteers and Scholarship Ambassadors?
Then join the movement and become an Africademics Scholarship Ambassador!
The Scholarship Ambassador Programme trains volunteers to become scholarship advisors and mentors. Ambassadors participate in a 4-month online course with virtual lectures, case studies and additional activities. They then offer personal support, advice and mentorship for scholarship seekers and applicants in and from Africa. Learn more about the programme and its benefits in our info document! The second cohort with 100 participants from 20 different countries graduated in October 2022. To meet our Ambassadors and learn more about them, visit our website!
How can I apply?
Please note that applications for the 2023 round of the programme have closed!
Unlike in previous years, the 2023 Africademics Scholarship Ambassador Programme will be hosted on our new online learning and community platform! The platform was developed with support from the ‘100xDigital’ programme and now serves as our training and membership hub.
To apply for this year’s Scholarship Ambassador Programme, please follow these steps:
- Go to https://community.africademics.com/
- Click on ‘Don’t have an account?’ to create your user account
- Enter your details and click on ‘Register’
- Check your email inbox (including your spam folder) for the confirmation email
- Confirm your registration by clicking on the confirmation link in the email sent to you
- Success! Now you can log in, access our platform and create your user profile
- In order to apply to become a Scholarship Ambassador, you will need to complete all four sections of your user profile and upload a copy of your CV and, if applicable, scholarship award letter
- Once you have completed your user profile, you can apply to become an Ambassador by navigating to the ‘Apply’ section on your user profile.
- When submitting your application, please select the ‘2023 Scholarship Ambassadors’ campaign from the drop-down menu.
- Your application will be assessed by our team after the application deadline and you will be informed whether you have been accepted for the programme.
NB: Only applications from registered users who have completed their user profile will be accepted! If you submit your application to become a Scholarship Ambassador without having completed the various profile sections, and without having uploaded your CV and (if applicable) scholarship award letter, we will be unable to accept your application.
What are the benefits of the programme?
Our 4-month Ambassador training will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to find and apply for scholarships and to support others in doing so. The course will cover different types of scholarships, eligibility criteria, the application process, studying abroad, and important tips and guidelines for the application and preparation process. You will learn how to guide and advise others in their scholarship journey and how to mentor them in the process of searching and applying for scholarships and other opportunities.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills in areas such as communication, mentoring, writing and leadership. Last but not least, you will join a vibrant community of like-minded young leaders from Africa and beyond, and will gain access to the global Africademics network.
What are the requirements to participate in the Scholarship Ambassador Programme?
You should be a student, recent graduate, early-career researcher or academic staff member from an African country. You must either currently be in receipt of a scholarship or fellowship or have received a scholarship or fellowship in the past. The programme will be conducted in English, so applicants must have a good command of the English language.
As the lectures, workshops and discussions will take place online, it is vital that you have regular and stable internet access and that you are able to watch the tutorial videos, send and receive emails, and participate in occasional Zoom meetings. The programme will take place over a period of 4 months (plus an additional 4 weeks for your final case study) and participants are expected to participate in the full duration of the programme.
Is there a fee to participate in the course?
Our Scholarship Ambassador training is offered completely free of charge and Africademics will never ask you for any kind of payment in connection with the Ambassador Programme! If anyone approaches you with a request for financial contributions, please report this to our team immediately.
