The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program pays for tuition and associated fees (approximately US $140,000) for citizens of African countries with financial need who wish to obtain an MBA at Stanford GSB.
Stanford awards up to eight Stanford Africa MBA Fellowships annually.
Within two years of graduation from Stanford GSB, Stanford Africa MBA Fellows are required to return to Africa to work for at least two years in a professional role that contributes to the continent’s development.
Learn more about the application requirements, including the application process and eligibility, as well as frequently asked questions.
Important Dates
| 20 April 2015 – 8 June 2015 | Stanford Africa Fellowship Program application available online |
| 8 June 2015 (5:00pm Pacific Time) |
Stanford Africa Fellowship Program application submission deadline |
| 2 July 2015 | Stanford Africa Fellowship Program finalists notified |
| 2 July 2015 – September 2015 | Stanford Africa Fellowship Program finalists prepare and submit Stanford MBA application |
| 22 September 2015 | Stanford MBA Program application due |
| 9 December 2015 | Stanford releases admission decisions, including those for Stanford Africa Fellows |
| September 2016 | Stanford Africa Fellows matriculate in Stanford MBA Program |
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