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Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies

INTO Group - Drew University

USA,New Jersey

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 23,975/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 40 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, New Jersey

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1867

Total Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
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Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies

Program Overview

Newly-revitalized, Drew’s major in Africana Studies offers students an interdisciplinary study of the history, cultures, politics, and socioeconomic structures of Africa and the African Diaspora. Students will learn how to use diverse historical, political, ethnographic, artistic, and literary forms of analysis from the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and fine arts.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 40 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 23,975 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - Drew University

CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - 18 - With no score less than
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Undergraduate scholarships: Regional award Regional scholarship Dean’s Progression scholarship The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship Drew CSAT scholarship Action scholars Scholarship in the Arts Baldwin Honors scholarship Graduate Scholarships Regional scholarship Regional scholarship Drew Graduate scholarship	Undergraduate scholarships: Regional award • Awarded automatically with offer. • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program enrollments. • Region/nationality based awards. • Students on government scholarships or sponsored by an external entity are not eligible for this award. • Renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+. • Contact your INTO regional staff or Drew representative for more information. Regional scholarship • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program enrollments. • A personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions. • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+. Dean’s Progression scholarship • Successful completion of International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program and matriculate to Drew. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.25 on International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $7,000 per year. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $15,000 per year. • Maintain consecutive enrollment at Drew as a full-time degreeseeking student in an approved undergraduate program. • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+. • Can not be combined with regional awards or scholarships. Higher value of the two scholarships will be awarded. The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments • Based on academic qualifications. • Minimum GPA of 3.0+ upon high school or secondary school completion. LINK: drew.edu/student-financial-services/sfs/financial-aid-scholarships/grants-scholarships Drew CSAT scholarship • Students must have taken the CSAT and submit scores to be eligible for this scholarship (stackable with regional and Direct Entry scholarships). • International Year One --- 70% or 5.5 rank or six on all sections of CSAT, Graduation Certificate/diploma. • Direct Entry --- 80% or four rank or five on all sections of CSAT, Graduation Certificate/diploma. Action scholars • Scholarship application required (see link below). • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments • Two-year program with a four-year scholarship. • Accepted students join a cohort committed to community, innovation and global impact. LINK: drew.edu/civic-engagement/about-us/drew-action-scholars Scholarship in the Arts • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Portfolio submission is required, or audition by request. • Can be combined with other merit-based awards. • Applicable to full-time Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments. • Scholarship recipients are not required to major in an arts field, they are expected to participate in the fine or performing arts throughout their studies. LINK: drew.edu/student-financial-services/sfs/financial-aid-scholarships/grants-scholarships/drewscholarship- for-the-arts Baldwin Honors scholarship • Must request consideration for Baldwin Honors Program on university application. • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments • Must be awarded the Francis Asbury Scholarship. • Minimum SAT 1300 or ACT 29. • Renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.5+. LINK: drew.edu/student-financial-services/sfs/financial-aid-scholarships/grants-scholarships Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship • Limited availability: first come, first served • Applicable to Graduate Pathway or Integrated Master's Program enrollments • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions Drew Graduate scholarship • Graduate Direct Entry. • Given at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Team.	Undergraduate scholarships: Regional award-Up to $60,000 ($7,000-$15,000 per year) Regional scholarship-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year) Dean’s Progression scholarship-$30,000 ($15,000 per year) The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship-$108,000 (Up to $27,000 per year) Drew CSAT scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000 per year) Action scholars-$10,000 ($2,500 per year) Scholarship in the Arts-$6,000 ($1,500 per year) Baldwin Honors scholarship-$10,000 (Up to $2,500 per year) Graduate Scholarships Regional scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000-$8,000 per year) Regional scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000-$8,000 per year) Drew Graduate scholarship-Up to 20% of tuition (One time on the first year/semester)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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