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The Birthright AFRICA Scholar Journey

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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

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.