Partner Institutions

To date, 44 different colleges and universities have hosted KAEF Fellows, including University of Delaware, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, and University of Minnesota. Aside from providing KAEF Fellows a top-notch education, our partner institutions also provide tuition cost-sharing. Throughout the life of the KAEF Program, universities have reduced their tuition costs for KAEF Fellows by more than 50%, making it possible to bring even more talented Kosovars to the U.S. for graduate study.

What Is The Application Process?

Selection of KAEF Fellows is a three-step process:

• First, all applications are reviewed by U.S. admissions experts.
• Second, highly ranked candidates are interviewed and tested in Kosovo.
• Finally, the applications, test scores, and interview results of highly ranked candidates are reviewed by U.S. admissions experts and fellowship awardees are selected. Results are announced in early summer.

The KAEF program does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, age, race, color, gender, religion, or disability. Competition for the KAEF program is merit-based and open to anyone.

American University has hosted 6 KAEF fellows.

Arianit Osmani

2009 - Law

Brikena Avdyli

2011-2013 - International Development

Bojan Vasic

2011-2013 - Law

Gurra Qavdarbasha

2013-2014 - Law

Annea Hapçiu

2015-17 - Social Entrepreneurship

Arbër Kadriu

2016-18 - Law

Bentley University has hosted 6 KAEF fellows.

Emira Ajeti

2010-2012 - Business Administration

Eremal Bajrami

2013-2015 - Business Administration

Lumbardh Zagragja

2017 - Business Administration

Ereza Gjikolli

2019-2021 - MS in Audit Analytics

Egzon Osmani

2019-2021 - MS in Finance

Bowling Green State University has hosted 3 KAEF fellows.

Gëzim Gjikolli

2006-2008 - Economics

Artan Mehmeti

2009 - Economics

Mentor Mehmedi

2010-2012 - Economics

Brandeis University has hosted 5 KAEF fellows.

Elvira Ahma

2014-2016 - Economics

Darsei Canhasi

2014-2016 - MBA

Art Raifi

2019-2021 - Business Administration

Jon Hajdini

2020-2022 - Finance

Chicago-Kent College of Law has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Arben Limani

2010-2011 - Law

City University of New York, Baruch College has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Besian Mustafa

2010-2012 - Business Administration

Cleveland State University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Ljubisa Mijacic

2008-2010 - Environmental Management and Policy

College of William and Mary has hosted 2 KAEF fellows.

Krenar Bujupi

2007-2009 - Business Administration

Blerta Berveniku

2008-2010 - Business Administration

Colorado State University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Leonard Dalipi

2011-2013 - Business Administration

Columbia University has hosted 3 KAEF fellows.

Valbona Shujaku

2006-2008 - Arts Administration

Pleurat Halili

2009 - Public Administration

Artan Loxha

2012-2013 - Economics

Cornell University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Fjolla Kondirolli

2015-17 - Public Administration

Duke University has hosted 11 KAEF fellows.

Fortuna Haxhikadrija

2005-2007 - Public Administration

Edmond Mjekiqi

2005-2007 - Public Administration

Selim Selimi

2008-2010 - Law

Agon Maliqi

2010-2012 - Public Administration

Milot Ahma

2014-2015 - Law

Rozafa Ramadani-Mavriqi

2015-17 - Economics

Drilona Emrullahu

2016-18 - Economics

Liridona Osmanaj

2018-2020 - Other

Zana Cena

2020-2021 - Law

Festa Stavileci

2022-2023 - Law

Agon Sokoli

2024-2025 - Law

Eastern Michigan University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Ermal Hetemi

2013-2015 - Construction Management

George Washington University has hosted 6 KAEF fellows.

Artan Ajazaj

2005-2007 - Business Administration

Edona Paqarada

2007-2009 - Business Administration

Jon Mulliqi

2016-18 - Business Administration

Tringa Krasniqi

2017 - Business Administration

Lorik Rexhepi

2017 - Law

Hana Bekteshi

2023-2024 - Law

Georgetown University has hosted 2 KAEF fellows.

Hana Sahatqija

2013-2015 - International Development

Teuta Avdimetaj

2015-17 - Economics

Harvard University has hosted 2 KAEF fellows.

Jetemir Balaj

2008-2010 - International Affairs

Zana Rudi

2008-2010 - Public Policy

Indiana University - SPEA has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Seb Bytyçi

2005-2007 - Public Administration

Iowa State University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Albulena Basha

2017 - Agricultural Economics

Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies has hosted 2 KAEF fellows.

Nita Gojani

2007-2009 - International Affairs

Jeta Krasniqi

2010-2011 - Public Policy

Loyola University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Bardhe Krasniqi

2013-2014 - Law

Michigan State University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Enkele Rama

2012-2014 - Engineering

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey has hosted 9 KAEF fellows.

Luan Dalipi

2006-2007 - Business Administration

Rhedon Begolli

2006-2008 - Business Administration

Diell Bakalli

2007-2009 - Business Administration

Edona Nahi

2007-2009 - Business Administration

Granit Berisha

2008-2010 - Business Administration

Kujtim Gazideda

2008-2010 - Business Administration

Albina Berisha

2009 - Business Administration

Fjolla Bakalli

2012-2013 - Business Administration

Drilona Aliu

2014-2016 - Business Administration

Minnesota State University - Mankato has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Shkelqim Daci

2010-2012 - Urban Planning

Ohio State University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Tribun Ferizaj

2012-2013 - Economics

Pennsylvania State University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Lulëzon Jagxhiu

2006-2008 - Business Administration

Rochester Institute of Technology has hosted 6 KAEF fellows.

Aleksandar Radic

2005-2007 - Business Administration

Artan Tigani

2005-2007 - Business Administration

Dita Bytyci

2008-2010 - Business Administration

Diedon Kica

2011-2013 - Business Administration

Ariana Daka

2018-2020 - Other

Bardh Rushiti

2021-2026 - Computer Science

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Rrezarta Veseli

2009 - Public Policy

St. John's University has hosted 3 KAEF fellows.

Mrika Selimaj

2012-2014 - Business Administration

Ilmet Balje

2013-2015 - Business Administration

Granit Limani

2014-2016 - Business Administration

Syracuse University has hosted 7 KAEF fellows.

Fjolla Raifi

2014-2015 - Public Administration

Blendrit Elezaj

2015-17 - Business Administration

Egzon Halili

2015-17 - Business Administration

Nita Bicurri

2016-18 - Public Policy

Plarentina Desku

2016-18 - Business Administration

Ilir Rogova

2018-2020 - Law

Debora Peci

2023-2025 - Public Administration

Temple University has hosted 4 KAEF fellows.

Rinor Gjonbalaj

2011-2013 - Business Administration

Shpat Deda

2013-2015 - Business Administration

Drilon Potera

2016-18 - Business Administration

Anyla Rexhepi

2019-2021 - Business Administration

Tufts University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Teuta Kacaniku

2005-2007 - International Affairs

University of Delaware has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Vllaznim Bytyqi

2005-2007 - Public Administration

University of Denver has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Bujar Aruqaj

2012-2014 - Public Administration

University of Miami has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Arben Isufi

2017 - Law

University of Minnesota has hosted 6 KAEF fellows.

Valdrin Lluka

2007-2009 - Business Administration

Shkamb Qavdarbasha

2014-2016 - Business Administration

Artrin Bajrami

2018-2020 - Business Administration

Yllza Hoti

2020-2022 - Business Administration

Aid Sopjani

2020-2022 - Business Administration

Arlinda Salihi

2024-2025 - Law

University of Missouri, Columbia has hosted 3 KAEF fellows.

Besa Luci

2006-2008 - Journalism and Mass Communication

Emira Talović

2007-2009 - Public Administration

Biserka Ivanovic

2009 - Public Administration

University of Montana has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Nebojša Vlajic

2006-2008 - Law/Environmental Policy

University of North Alabama has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Njomza Rexhepaj

2009 - Business Administration

University of North Carolina has hosted 3 KAEF fellows.

Robert Ejupi

2019-2021 - Business Administration

Rron Ismajli

2021-2024 - Business Administration

Rina Bulliqi

2022-2024 - Business Administration

University of San Francisco has hosted 2 KAEF fellows.

Mimoza Selmani

2017 - Business Administration

Festim Bejtullahu

2019-2021 - Business Administration

Vanderbilt University has hosted 2 KAEF fellows.

Endrit Pllashniku

2013-2015 - Economics

Hana Bacaj

2018-2020 - Economics

Willamette University has hosted 2 KAEF fellows.

Azemine Demiri

2009 - Business Administration

Shpatar Morina

2012-2014 - Business Administration

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Bardhyl Salihu

2012-2014 - Business Administration

Yale University has hosted 1 KAEF fellow.

Dastid Pallaska

2007-2008 - Law

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