Area of EngagementMĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo Fellowship
Catalysts for change
At the heart of innovation and transformation lies mentorship. The Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo Fellowship honors the legacy of Professor Mũgo by fostering emerging talent in scholarship, the humanities, visual and performing arts, and activism. This fellowship offers the resources, guidance, and platform necessary for participants to further develop a project that will create lasting impacts on their communities and the world.
The fellowship includes:
- A residency program designed to foster deep reflection, collaboration, and productivity.
- Access to tailored workshops, seminars, and networking events.
- A culminating showcase that highlights the fellows’ contributions to knowledge, culture, and activism.
Fellows are expected to contribute to the creation of new sites of cultural narratives and storytelling while engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging the exchange of ideas across fields and cultural backgrounds to maximize creative potential.
Nurturing bold thinkers
In partnership with a selected globally recognized institution, the Micere Gĩthae Mũgo Fellowship cultivates a diverse cohort of change-makers who embody Pan-African ideals, inquiry, and creativity. Fellows are selected based on their commitment to advancing these ideals through their projects and initiatives.
Over the course of the fellowship, participants benefit from:
Mentorship
Customized guidance from distinguished scholars, artists, and activists within the global Africana community.
Resources
Financial support, workspaces, and access to research materials essential for project development.
Platform
Opportunities to showcase their work through the foundation’s programming, social media channels, and collaborations with leading global institutions.
Empowering new voices
The Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo Fellowship stands as an incubator for those committed to advancing the ideals of Pan-Africanism, cultural innovation, and transformative activism through creative engagement. By investing in today’s visionaries, the fellowship creates a ripple effect of change that resonates for generations.
Further details on the fellowship’s application process, eligibility criteria, and program timeline will be announced soon. Stay connected as we embark on this journey to empower changemakers and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
Become the spark
that ignites transformation
Your impact can help set change in motion.