Fellowship Applications

What you’ll gain from the program:

*Mentorship by an UMOJA coordinator.

*Co-facilitating workshops with experienced facilitators.

*An opportunity to learn about facilitation in multicultural environments. 

*A certificate of participation at the end of the program.

Please apply if you are: 

*Between 18-22 years old.

*Passionate and have lots of infectious energy.

*Possess a demonstrated interest in community building.

*Interested in learning how to develop content and facilitate workshops.

*Committed to adhering to UWC ideals and the UMOJA Fellowship Code of Conduct.

*Currently a student at a UWC school and/or a former UWC Short Course participant. 

*Available for the pre-Short Course period (May - June) and to facilitate one session of the Short Course (July) as directed by the Fellowship Coordinator at UWC East Africa (Moshi, Tanzania).

Availability: 

The Fellowship Program will run from June 28th, 2025 and will require a commitment of 2-4 hours of training per week prior to the short course. You will need a digital device with internet access for these discussions. In order to successfully complete the program, fellows will be required to work together, using the skills and knowledge acquired to design and facilitate a session at the 2025 UMOJA UWC Short Course.

Costs:

UWCEA will provide free accommodation and meals for the Fellows. While Fellows are expected to cover their own travel, visa, and insurance costs, UWCEA will provide support by covering 50 USD of the expenses related to this.

We strongly encourage you to have complete COVID-19 vaccinations and to self-quarantine before the short course. 

Applications for 2025 are CLOSED!

Applications for UMOJA Fellows 2025 have been closed. Stay tuned for further updates and exciting opportunities to be part of this transformative experience in 2026. 

Thank you for your interest!