Birthright Scholars - Birthright AFRICA

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The Birthright AFRICA Scholar Journey

Eligibility & Registration

A United States Citizen
Between the ages of 13 – 30
Identifies as a Black/African descent
Have not traveled to an African nation after the age of 12
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Pre-Travel Virtual Program

The Pre-Travel Virtual Program consists of Birthright virtual events, self-guided exploration activities and opportunities to connect with registered scholars across the diaspora. Kickstart your exploration of Black/African culture & innovation prior to referral to a traveling Education Partner.

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Referral to Apply for Travel

Pre-Travel Virtual Program

Travel programs are resuming. Birthright AFRICA is working with current and new Education Partners to build out travel programs for Birthright AFRICA Scholars to be referred to in order to apply.

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FAQs

1. How do I qualify to be a Birthright AFRICA Scholar?

Review eligibility and register as a Scholar with Birthright AFRICA
Start Pre-Travel Virtual Program
Receive referral to apply to a Birthright program with an Education Partner

2. How do I register as a Scholar to Birthright AFRICA?

To register as a Birthright Scholar, review eligibility requirements and complete the registration form.

3. What is the Pre-Travel Virtual Program?

The Pre-Travel Virtual Program consists of Birthright virtual events, self-driven virtual exploration and opportunities to connect with Registered Scholars across the diaspora. Kickstart your exploration of Black/African culture & innovation in order to be referred to travel with a Birthright program through one of our Education Partners.

4. How do I apply for travel?

Birthright AFRICA refers eligible Registered Scholars to apply to travel with a Birthright program through an Education Partner in their geographic area. Participation in the Pre-Travel Virtual Program signals a Registered Scholar’s readiness to be referred to apply to travel when an Education Partner is selecting Scholars for an upcoming Birthright cohort.

5. Can I participate if I don’t meet all eligibility requirements?

If you have been to the continent after the age of 12, you are still welcome to register as a Birthright Scholar to participate in the Pre-Travel Virtual Program. However, you will not be referred to travel.
If you are not a US citizen, you are still welcome to register as a Birthright Scholar to participate in the Pre-Travel Virtual Program. You will be referred to travel with a Birthright Program once an Education Partner is established in your country.
If you are over age 30, we encourage you to explore becoming an Education Partner and be eligible to facilitate a Birthright program that travels with Birthright Scholars.

I am committed now more to myself than I have ever been….. After the trip, I am more affirmed that all things were possible with hard work and dedication.

I have learned to love myself more as an African American and to take pride in where I come from. I will implement what I have learned from the Birthright AFRICA program into my career goals by using the confidence to speak up, seek help, and aspire to do and say what I dream of doing.

Growing up I was definitely very proud of my African roots but I think the Birthright AFRICA program has certainly played a major role in enhancing that awareness. I am now entertaining the idea of moving to the continent once I graduate college.

I have far more pride in my African heritage.

I loved the weather, the natural foods, the people, the fashion--it was beautiful. I have also had my views on returning to Africa demystified. Africa has awakened in me. My sense of belonging somewhere is real and has been realized.

What I discovered about myself is all I wanted was to find my place amongst Africa. As an African-American we are convinced there is no place of belonging or welcome, and worst, that no one is interested. I didn't know the depth of my longing to be among my people, and how sick America can make you without such ties to your Homeland.

I want to play a significant role in the development and unification of the continent. After seeing and experiencing what I did, a new sense of purpose developed within me. I now have a specific cause to dedicate my efforts to on a grand scale.

I love Africa, more than I ever thought I would.