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Obama Foundation Leaders Program
by Obama Foundation
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 All Levels 🌍 Multiple
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
Travel + programme costs
Duration
Varies
Deadline
October annually
Level
All Levels
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

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60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Travel + programme costs
⏱
Duration
Varies
📍
Study Country
Multiple
🏛️
Provider
Obama Foundation
🎓
Level
All Levels
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
October annually
Obama Foundation fellowship for emerging civic leaders in target regions.
Who Should Apply
Emerging leaders from Africa Asia Europe or Latin America
Education Level
All Levels
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support; travel allowance
Tags
FoundationStudy in Europe
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
No
Total Award
Travel + programme costs
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
No
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
No
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
No
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes (leadership/motivation essays)
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes (leadership/motivation essays)
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Yes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility on official website 2. Prepare required documents 3. Submit online application 4. Review process 5. Shortlist and interview 6. Award decision
Demonstrated civic leadership; apply via Obama Foundation portal
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
African Countries
🎓 Academic Level
All Levels
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Yes
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility on official website
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Prepare required documents
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit online application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review process
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Shortlist and interview
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award decision
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
October annually
🎤 Interview
Yes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
October annually
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Yes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; leadership potential; alignment with foundation values; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
Travel + programme costs
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Emerging leaders from Africa Asia Europe or Latin America
The scholarship provides: Travel + programme costs — Partial tuition support; travel allowance
The application deadline is: October annually. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
No
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
leaders@obama.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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