Garvey–Nkrumah Fellowship

2026 Program Calendar

Important dates, application requirements, training, international travel, and field-placement milestones for the 2026 Fellowship cohort.

Key Dates

2026 Fellowship Schedule

Review each stage of the Fellowship—from the application period through completion of the field-placement assignments.

Oct. 1, 2025–
Mar. 31, 2026

Applications are accepted for the Garvey–Nkrumah Fellowship 2026 cohort.

Feb. 2–
Mar. 31, 2026

Selected candidates participate in the Fellowship interview process.

May 18–22,
2026

Fellows begin focused instructional sessions and collaborative preparation.

May 25,
2026

Virtual and in-person internship assignments begin in the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean.

July 19–
Aug. 1, 2026

The 2026 Fellowship delegation visits Accra for an immersive international program experience.

Dec. 1,
2026

Fellows complete their assigned internship and field-placement experiences.

Apply to the 2026 Cohort

All applicants must complete the online application form and submit every required supporting document.

Application deadline March 31, 2026

Application fee $25 USD

Questions GNF2026@afca-us.org

Letter of Interest
Curriculum Vitae or résumé
A personal statement describing your interest in the Garvey–Nkrumah Fellowship and how your experience or expertise will contribute to the program’s collaborative nature
Two letters of recommendation, including one from a faculty member at your home institution

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Meet the people supporting and participating in the 2026 Garvey–Nkrumah Fellowship.