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Published inAn International Path to Become a Human Rights Advocate: The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Dr. Vicki Johnson is Founder and Director of ProFellow, the world’s leading online resource for professional and academic fellowships. She is a four-time fellow, top Ph.D. scholar, Fulbright recipient, and an award-winning social entrepreneur. She is the Creator of Fully Funded, her signature online course and mentorship program for graduate school applicants seeking to find and win full funding for their master’s or doctoral degree.

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