2022-2023 Obama Foundation Scholars Program

Eligibility Requirments

The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from the United States and around the world who meet the following criteria:

• Are emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at a “breakthrough moment” in their careers

• Have a proven commitment to service and leadership within a community, region, or country, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to return to these communities following their completion of the program and apply their enhanced training, skills, and connections on a long-term basis for the benefit of these communities

• Are fluent in English (verbal, written, and spoken)

• Have the ability and inclination to positively shape the future of their community

• Have a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, community orientation, hope, courage, imagination, strategy, accountability, integrity, and resilience

Application are due by December 22, 2021. Click here for more information.