Graduate Funding Opportunities

Deadline

January 31.

Purpose

If you are a graduate student enrolled in the certificate program in African Studies, doing research or an internship in Africa this year, please consider applying for the African Studies Travel Scholarship.

Eligibility

Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh. Priority is given to students enrolled in the African Studies Certificate.

Funding

You may be awarded anywhere from $500-$1,000 to support travel, accommodation and meals. 

Requirements

• A one-page essay on why you would like to receive the scholarship, covering the following points:
  • The name and purpose of the program
  • What activity the scholarship is funding
  • The reason you're interested in this activity
  • The impact your experience will have on your academic/professional career.
• An itemized budget for your trip using our template.
• A written report after your travels submitted to the Center for African Studies by August 1st. This will be used in our annual report on our website.

More Information

Please reach out to Dr. Anna-Maria Karnes with questions.

To apply, please submit an application here. 

The Center for African Studies provides financial, promotional, and logistical support for events and presentations that align with our mission and research priorities. All sponsorship requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, support is not guaranteed. Upon completion of your event, please send us a summary of outcomes and achievements. This is required for internal and external reporting purposes.

To apply, please submit an application here.

Deadline

December 30, 2025

Purpose

This Fellowship supports early-career Lesotho nationals studying a master's degree at the University of Pittsburgh in any areas of their academic interests. Strong candidates will demonstrate their skills to the country's development. 

Eligibility

1. The competition for a Malmberg Fellowship is open to Lesotho nationals whose record of accomplishment early in their career indicates strong potential for leadership and achievement in business, government, public services, or other relevant professions.
2. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate university degree.
3. Applicants must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
4. Applicants must complete an application with the Center for African Studies for screening and recommendation for admission.
5. Applicants must be accepted to a Master's program at the University of Pittsburgh beginning the academic year for which they seek the Malmberg Fellowship. 

Funding

Fellows will receive two years of support in the form of tuition, living stipend and a $1,000 program and professional activities fund.

More Information

Lesotho nationals interested in submitting an application to be considered for the fellowship should:

• E-mail Dr. Anna-Maria Karnes at awk19@pitt.edu of your interest.
• Submit an application to the Center for African Studies
• If you are selected for the fellowship, you then must be granted admission from one of the graduate schools at Pitt.

If selected, we will work with you to apply to any professional school of your choice for admission into the Master's degree program.

To apply, please submit an application form here.