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International Model African Union (IMAU)
IMAU is an annual simulation of the African Union, the regional organization of African states. In 2027, the 25th IMAU will celebrate 47 years of simulation of the Organization of African Unity and now African Union. CfAS is the new Secretariat for the IMAU.
Africa-China Initiative (ACI) Postdoctoral Fellowship
A one-year ACI Research Fellowship bringing African scholarship, expertise, and perspectives on Africa-China (and more broadly, Africa-Asia and Global South) research to Georgetown and Howard faculty and students, research and policy centers, and government agencies in the Washington, D.C. area.
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Academic Programs
Degrees in African Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels in addition to other Africa-related instruction.
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Courses in Akan Twi, Amharic, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Wolof, Yoruba and Zulu at the university and abroad.
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More than 180 Africa-related courses throughout most schools & colleges in the University.
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Howard's libraries, including the world-renown Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, specialized research collections, and international and Africa-related linkages.
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African Law Students Association (ALSA), African Students Association, African Studies Graduate Student Association and more African related student groups.
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Undergraduate and graduate scholarships, fellowships, and travel awards, as well as funds from the Office of the Provost and Honors Programs in various schools.
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If you are a student considering studying abroad, these stories will surely inspire you.
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List of fellowships and scholarships for Africa-related study and mentoring opportunities.
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Annual conferences, career development events and networking opportunities, listed by month.
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