Nexus

Princeton in Africa Nexus Program

Launched in 2023, the Princeton in Africa Nexus Program expands opportunities for talented young African leaders educated and residing on the African continent to participate in the Princeton in Africa fellowship. The program continues PiAf’s mission of promoting the exchange of skills, knowledge, leadership, and technical expertise across the fellowship community while contributing to the work of mission-driven organizations across Africa. The program is designed to bring young professionals educated in African institutions into our community of nearly 800 alumni spanning all over the world and to expand PiAf’s impact across the African continent.

Who is eligible to apply for the Nexus program?

All applicants to the 2027-28 Princeton in Africa Fellowship must meet the same eligibility criteria. Please see our Apply page and additional FAQs on our website to learn more. 

How do I apply for the Nexus program?

If you meet the eligibility requirements for the Princeton in Africa Fellowship, you can apply by submitting a fellowship application by our October 2026 deadline. Please see our Apply page for more information about the application process. Nexus applicants are those who are recent graduates or graduating seniors of a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program at an African university, with citizenship in an African country, who reside on the African continent. All applicants will apply for the fellowship using the same application portal and questionnaires. 

Please note that all required documents must be submitted by the application deadline. We are not able to accept late materials and will not review applications that do not include all required documents. Please read over the list of application requirements carefully and ensure that you request your transcript, proof of enrollment document, and letter of recommendation well in advance of the deadline.

2027-28 Orientation

All Fellows are required to attend the virtual 2027-28 orientation live and in real-time. The orientation will take place June 4th – 6th, 2027 on Eastern Daylight Time and will be hosted via Zoom so that all Fellows can join virtually and interact with PiAf staff, presenters, and other Fellows in the program.