Kistefos Fellowship Recipients

The Kistefos African Public Service Fellowship provides support to promising leaders from Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania who are committed to working in public service.

Degree program applicants interested in the Kistefos African Public Service Fellowship can apply for the fellowship through the Harvard Kennedy School financial aid application, which will be available soon.

We asked four current recipients of the fellowship to reflect on their experience applying to HKS, how the fellowship will enable them to pursue their goals, and how they felt when they received the award. Read below to learn more about these students and their experience with the fellowship. 

Jessica France

Jessica France MPA/ID 2026

Jessica France MPA/ID 2026 focuses on evidence-based approaches for poverty reduction and sustainable development in Ghana and other marginalized areas in Africa. 

Prosper Ahmed stands beside "Ask what you can do" sign

Prosper Ahmed Amuquandoh MC/MPA Mason 2025

With over 14 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors in energy and communications, Prosper Ahmed Amuquandoh MC/MPA Mason 2025 hopes to be a catalyst for change in Africa’s public sector.

Sisay Lelissa stands in front of variety of flags

Sisay Lelissa MPA/ID 2026

After graduating from HKS, Sisay Lelissa MPA/ID 2026 hopes to return to Ethiopia and contribute to driving impactful solutions in financial sector development and sustainable resource management.

Marcelle Momha stands in front of HKS shield

Marcelle Momha MC/MPA Mason 2025

Marcelle Momha MC/MPA Mason 2025 is passionate about emerging technologies, particularly the challenges and tradeoffs in defining the rules for the implementation and use of digital technologies.

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