Ford Foundation International Fellowships

The Ford Foundation International Fellowships support emerging leaders from marginalised groups around the world to pursue advanced degrees and return home to drive social change.⁠‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‌⁠

What it offers

• Fellowships for advanced study leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in the United States or abroad
• Financial support covering tuition, living stipends, travel, and related expenses

Who can apply

• Emerging social justice leaders from historically marginalised racial, ethnic, and Indigenous groups
• Candidates from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East who demonstrate a commitment to advancing social justice in their home communities

How to apply

• Submit an online application including academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a detailed proposal outlining study plans and social justice goals
• Finalists participate in interviews conducted by regional selection panels