International Scholarship ยท United States and Sub-Saharan Africa

Global Health Corps Fellowship Programme

Global Health Corps operates leadership accelerators in the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa to identify and nurture talented young professionals working in public and global health.

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Quick Facts

Status

Funding

Fully Funded

Deadline

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Country

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About the Global Health Corps Fellowship Programme

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Global Health Corps (GHC) functions as a leadership accelerator designed to mobilize a network of health equity changemakers. Established in 2009, the organization has supported over 1,400 health leaders through fellowship and alumni programs.

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The program focuses on developing leadership traits such as humility, empathy, flexibility, and adaptiveness through sustained support, training, mentorship, and access to lifelong resources and opportunities.

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GHC maintains leadership accelerators in the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa. These programs target talented young leaders who already work in public and global health across various functional roles and institutions.

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The broader community includes international representation, with alumni managing significant funding pools, overseeing large numbers of direct and indirect reports, and remaining active in global health and human development fields.

Eligible Levels

ProfessionalFellowship

Eligible Fields

Public HealthGlobal HealthHuman Development
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Why Choose This Scholarship?

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Access to a network of over 1,400 global health changemakers

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Targeted accelerators located in the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa

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High rates of alumni retention in global health and human development fields

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Opportunities for mid-to-senior level career progression

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What the Scholarship Covers

Sustained support and professional training
Mentorship opportunities
Lifelong access to resources and professional networks
Placement in health organizations globally
Continued development through the GHC alumni program
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Studying in United States and Sub-Saharan Africa

Fellowships take place across designated host organizations in the United States and countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Eligibility Requirements

3 requirements

Must be a young leader already working in public or global health
Must operate within functional roles in eligible institutions
Must apply through either the Africa Leadership Accelerator or U.S. Leadership Accelerator track
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Documents Checklist

1 document required

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How to Apply - Step by Step

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Visit the official website at ghcorps.org

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Review requirements for the Africa Leadership Accelerator or U.S. Leadership Accelerator

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Submit the application through the designated portal when intake is active

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Insider Tips & Pro Tips

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Review the specific track requirements for either the U.S. or Africa Leadership Accelerator before applying

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Highlight your current work experience in public or global health

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Demonstrate leadership qualities such as empathy, humility, and flexibility in your application

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Frequently Asked Questions

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It is a leadership accelerator program that identifies and nurtures young leaders working in public and global health through fellowships and alumni support.

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GHC operates leadership accelerators in the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Talented young leaders who are already working in public and global health across a wide range of functional roles and institutions.

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