The Birthright AFRICA Scholar Journey
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- Between the ages of 13 – 30 of Black/African descent
- a U.S. citizen
- Have not traveled to an African nation after the age of 12
- Follow on Instagram @birthrightafrica
- Participate in virtual programming
- Explore & share your hometown cultural sites & family story exploration
- Attend Birthright AFRICA Virtual panels
- Connect with peers across the African continent
- Apply to a Birthright AFRICA Program with an Education Partner
- Once accepted, prepare for your exploration!
- Attend the Annual Birthright AFRICA Legacy of Innovation Celebration to reunite with fellow alumni & share your experience with the larger Birthright AFRICA Tribe
Birthright Scholars
Birthright AFRICA travel programs have resumed! Explore all the ways you can launch your Birthright experience right now.
- Register to become a Birthright Scholar
- Participate in virtual programming
- Explore & share your hometown Cultural Site, Family Story & Self Explorations
- Attend Birthright AFRICA Virtual panels
- Connect with peers across the African continent
Once you have determined your eligibility, complete the Birthright AFRICA Scholar Registration form below.
Once you have completed your registration, you are officially a part of the Birthright AFRICA database. Once you’ve registered as a Birthright AFRICA Scholar, are part of our database, and have participated in virtual programming, all you have to do is simply wait to receive a referral by Birthright AFRICA to an Education Partner to apply to a Birthright Program.
An Education Partner is a high school, college, or community-based organization that has partnered with Birthright AFRICA to create amazing local, national, and global experiences for all Birthright AFRICA scholars. Education Partners will review all scholar applications and select Birthright Scholars for their Birthright Programs based on phone or in-person interviews.
Birthright Africa is currently partnering with a new Black founded start-up company called Guzo to host our online communities. Guzo, which means “journey” in Amharic, offers direct access to Birthright events, key program announcements, program staff, and our exclusive community of Birthright Scholars. A Guzo account is REQUIRED to participate as a Birthright Scholar.
- Between the ages of 13 – 30
of Black/African descent - a U.S. citizen
- Have not traveled to an African nation after the age of 12
- Follow @birthrightafrica on Instagram
Tredesha Howard
2017 CUNY Birthright Alumna
Mikel Haye
2018 CUNY Birthright Alumni
Peteso Barlee
2018 CUNY Birthright Alumna
I have far more pride in my African heritage.
Elijah Mogoli
2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alumni
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.
Shanell Naylor
2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alumna
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.
Christyn Harris-Harrell
2019 Urban Sankofa Project Birthright Alumna
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.
Kareem Williams
2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alumni
I love Africa, more than I ever thought I would.
Anthony Castro
2019 Urban Sankofa Project Birthright Alumni