ILINA Fellowship
Are you an intellectually curious undergraduate or a recent graduate in Africa? Apply for the ILINA Fellowship and spend 3-5 months learning new ways of thinking and pressing problems to work on!
Hello and welcome!
We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for the ILINA Fellowship. The program we’ve designed is focused on introducing exceptional undergraduate or recently-graduated students to new ways of thinking about doing good while focusing on the most pressing problems that threaten the lives of future generations and other sentient beings.
The program is designed around 2 tracks: A Seminar that will take place between late June to late August 2023 and a Fellowship that will run from early September to early December 2023. This year, we’re offering a remote option for both the Seminar and the Fellowship to cater to those not based in Kenya. Our Application deadline for both is April 30 2023, so please do apply as soon as you can!
Why you should take our Seminar
- You get to participate in a free 11-week Seminar that will introduce you to new ways of reasoning and help you think better about the impact you can make in our world.
- Part of the time during our Seminar will be dedicated to the topic “How to do good social science research”.
- You will receive a Certificate upon successful completion of the Seminar, and you may include your participation in the Seminar in your CV.
- You get to interact with many other exceptional people, including advanced students and professionals doing incredible work to safeguard our future.
- You set yourself up for the opportunity to be selected in the next cohort of ILINA Fellows.
Why you should be a Fellow
- You will receive a 3000 USD scholarship for your participation in the program.
- You get the option to take the 11-week Seminar for free and gain all the benefits that come along with it.
- You benefit from weekly personal mentorship meetings to advance your project across a 14-week window.
- You become part of the ILINA Alumni Network and can access opportunities available to the network beyond the Fellowship.
Next Steps
Before applying, we recommend that you take your time to read more about our Fellowship, our Project Tips for prospective fellows, and our Seminar. You can also take a look at the most Frequently Asked Questions. After you do so, please apply! We’re excited to receive your application!