Applications are open for Eisenhower Fellowships 2021 Africa Program for Regional Leaders Fighting Climate Change. In 2021 Eisenhower Fellowships will host a regional program focused on connecting and empowering outstanding midcareer African leaders ages 32–45 from diverse fields confronting the negative impact of climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Eisenhower will recruit dynamic change agents primarily from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and bring them to the United States for a unique personal and professional transformational experience.

EF seeks a diverse mix of applicants from a wide range of professional fields confronting the many destructive dimensions of climate change across the subcontinent. These include leaders in the fields of agriculture, public safety, environmental protection, finance, water and food security, energy and other sectors where climate change has negatively affected the quality of life across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Criteria

• Open primarily to midcareer leaders from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
• Exceptional leaders from other countries with a track record of working regionally are also considering.
• Applicants should be between the ages of 32 and 45.
• EF seeks a diverse mix of applicants from a wide range of professional fields confronting the many destructive dimensions of climate change across the subcontinent. These include leaders in the fields of agriculture, public safety, environmental protection, finance, water, and food security, energy, and other sectors where climate change has negatively affected the quality of life across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Global Scholars 

Eisenhower Global Scholars are outstanding American college graduates chosen to go abroad for an academic year at one of two prestigious universities in Europe. They experience intensive study and hands-on work experience, leading to a:

• Master of Public Policy degree from the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford in England for internationally-minded students focused on public service and effective governance.
• Master in International Relations degree at the School of Global and Public Affairs at IE University in Spain for students focused on the global economy, innovation and entrepreneurship.