HSAFP Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria  

• Applicants must hold a bachelors degree or four-year equivalent. 
• Applicants must be able to conduct spoken and written academic work of the highest standard in Harvard’s language of instruction (English). 
• Applicants must be South African citizens (or legal permanent residents of South Africa); priority will be given to those currently working in Africa.  
• Applicants must have at least five years of postgraduate work experience; priority will be given to those with a demonstrated commitment to the public good. 

Considerations and Expectations  

• Ideal candidates are those who seek to model ethical leadership, knowledge sharing, and serve as a resource to improve and transform their communities and South Africa. 
• Priority will be extended to mid-career applicants who have been educationally disadvantaged by past laws and resource allocations in South Africa, or whose families were harmed by discriminatory laws and exclusionary policies under apartheid.  
• Applicants whose interest in the program is only in seeking an advanced degree or professional certification to advance their own career interests are not ideal candidates.  
• Alumni of the program are expected to remain involved after the completion of their fellowship and serve as ambassadors for the fellowship and resources to one another.  

Contact Information:  

For questions about this application, please contact the Africa Office at africaoffice@harvard.edu