Emerging leaders from around the world who have made meaningful contributions to their field can apply for this program in New York.

Columbia University is accepting candidates for the 2020-2021 Obama Foundation Scholars Program.

Scholars will spend the academic year, August to May, in an immersive program that brings together academic, skills-based and experiential learning, designed by Columbia University in consultation with the Obama Foundation.

The program offers airfare, a monthly stipend, a furnished studio apartment, tuition and fees for up to four courses at Columbia University and medical, dental and life insurance.

The deadline is Dec. 13.