Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program Financial Benefits for Fellows
Funds Paid on Behalf of a Fellow Tuition & other university fees Medical Insurance Premiums VISA fees Travel costs – one round trip Accommodation & flight costs to attend Program related activities Fees for approved pre-academic training Costs of a Sandwich Program – only applicable to students who study in SA
Funds Paid Direct to a Fellow Monthly living allowance - paid quarterly in advance SA $1,200 USA $1,705 UK $1,860 AUSTRALIA $1,350 Book & supplies allowance – paid annually in advance All Fellows $1,000
Once-off Funds Paid to a Fellow Computer allowance $1,500 Settling-in allowance $ 150 Family Fund - SA $1,000 Family Fund – Overseas $1,500 Professional Enhancement Fund $2,000 Repatriation allowance $ 350 Research Fund (PhD only) $2,500