Wenner-Gren Wadsworth African Fellowship 2025 For African Students ($20,000 Stipend)

Applications are open for the Wenner-Gren Wadsworth African Fellowship 2025 For African Students. Apply below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Wenner-Gren Wadsworth African Fellowship 2025 For African Students is  December 15. 

Tell Me About The Wenner-Gren Wadsworth African Fellowship 2025:

The Wadsworth African Fellowships, offered by the Wenner-Gren Foundation, provide financial support to African students pursuing a PhD in anthropology at South African universities. The fellowship enables these students to receive high-quality, international-level training in anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology. Through an annual award of $20,000, the fellowship covers travel, living expenses, tuition, insurance, books, research costs, and more. Fellows may renew the award for up to two additional years and may apply for one further year of support specifically for dissertation write-up.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Anthropology and other related fields 

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The Wenner-Gren Wadsworth African Fellowship 2025?

Furthermore, the eligibility criteria include:

• Applicants must be citizens and residents of an African country at the time of application.
• Intended for students from underrepresented groups in anthropology and archaeology.
• Applicants should have a pending application or admission at a South African university.
• Applicants must not be past their first year of doctoral training at the chosen institution.
• Must have both a host sponsor at the South African university and a home sponsor from their previous institution.
• Applicants can only apply to one South African department or institution per funding season.

Required Document:

Applicants are to submit the following documents:

• Completed online application form.
• Detailed budget.
• Official transcripts (with English translation, if applicable).
• Applicant and host sponsor CVs.
• Language proficiency evidence (if applicable).
• Letters of support from both the home and host sponsors, to be sent directly to the Foundation by the deadline.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Africa 

Where will the Award be Taken?

South Africa 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

In addition, the benefits include:

• Annual fellowship of $20,000 for tuition, living expenses, travel, and other study-related costs.
• Renewable for up to two additional years and one additional year for dissertation write-up.
• Mentorship and support from both a host sponsor and a home sponsor.
• Opportunity to apply for additional dissertation fieldwork and write-up support grants.

How Long Will the Award Last?

3 years 

How to Apply:

• Access the application portal and submit all materials by December 15.
• Complete the online application, detailing your academic background, study plan, research interests, and professional goals.
• Provide a detailed budget, official transcripts, and evidence of language fluency if applicable.
• Request letters of support from your home and host sponsors, sent directly to internationalprograms@wennergren.org.