Professional Development Initiative
The Ashinaga USA Scholar Professional Development Initiative supports Scholars’ engagement with professional opportunities on the continent.
Internship Grant
Our Scholars are required to pursue at least one internship in an African country during their university career. The $4,000 Internship Grant covers:
○ Flight $1,700
○ Accommodations $1,000
○ Meals $500
○ Local transportation $300
○ Stipend $500
Ashinaga Proposal Research Grant
Scholars work on a four-year research project called the Ashinaga Proposal, which seeks to find a solution to a problem identified in their home country. For Scholars who wish to conduct research for their Ashinaga Proposal in their home country, the $2,500 Grant covers:
○ Flight $1,700
○ Local transportation $300
○ Contribution to family expenses: $500
Conference in Africa Prize
Scholars research conferences they would like to attend in Africa to propel their Ashinaga Proposal research, major, and future career, and explain their reasoning in a competitive application process. The $2,500 Prize covers:
○ Flight $1,700
○ Conference attendance fees $200
○ Accommodations $300
○ Visa costs $200
○ Local transportation $50
○ Meals $50
African Diaspora Investment Symposium Prize
Scholars can apply to attend and present their Ashinaga Proposal research at the African Diaspora Investment Symposium, hosted by our partner the African Diaspora Network. The $1,000 Prize covers:
○ Flight $500
○ Accommodations $400
○ Meals $100
