IREX Community Solutions Program
IREX / U.S. Department of State
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Community Solutions Program is a professional leadership development program that equips experienced community leaders with practical skills through a U.S.-based fellowship. Participants complete a 12-week practicum with a U.S. organization and return home to implement a community-based SCALE-Up Project.
What This Scholarship Covers
- J-1 visa support
- Round-trip travel from participants home city to the U.S.
- Monthly allowance to cover housing, meals, and other living expenses while in the U.S.
- Accident and sickness health coverage
- Accessibility accommodations
Who Can Apply
- 1 You are between the ages of 27 and 39 at the time of application.
- 2 You are a citizen of an eligible country.
- 3 You are living and working in your country at the time of application and are not residing or working outside your country.
- 4 You have at least five years of experience working on community issues and can demonstrate measurable benefits to local communities.
- 5 You have a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English at the time of application.