# HSAFP Eligibility ## expand\_more **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